New Year’s Day attacks by US service members highlight threat, says Bishop Garrison who led DoD investigation
Summary
Bishop Garrison, a former Pentagon official who led a 2021 investigation into military extremism, warns that recent New Year’s Day attacks by military personnel highlight the ongoing threat of radicalization and distress in the armed forces.
Despite a report recommending counter-extremism measures, its policies were never implemented, facing backlash from right-wing figures, including Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth.
As Hegseth aims to dismantle counter-extremism programs, Garrison stresses the risks of neglecting the issue, citing cultural and mental health challenges within the military.
2nd time in a week I get to post this. Not that I think it's a harbinger or anything... 😬
Remember when every single house Republican voted against investigating the depth of white supremacist penetration into the armed forces and police departments? Pepperidge Farm remembers.