The military knows it has a problem with domestic extremists, white supremacists
Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III
In the wake of reports that current and former service members are under investigation for their participation in the Jan. 6 protest and subsequent attack on the Capitol, the Pentagon is making an effort to reinforce its policies on extremism.
At the same time, the Defense Department is in the midst of a review of all of its policies on extremist activity, a senior defense official told reporters Thursday.
“We clearly recognize the threat from domestic extremists, particularly those who espouse white supremacist or white nationalist ideologies,†the official said. “We are actively involved in always trying to improve our understanding of where the threat is coming from as a means of understanding and taking action.â€
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