Pentagon hires convicted January 6 rioter for anti-terror role
The Pentagon has hired a convicted January 6 rioter for a classified anti-terrorism role. The individual had previously expressed regret for participating in the Capitol attack.
Topic cluster
personnel controversy
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AFBytes briefing
Hiring decisions for classified positions affect standards for national security employment and public confidence in vetting.
Key entities
- Pentagon
- Trump
What to watch next
- Monitor congressional oversight hearings or Pentagon personnel policy updates for changes to security clearance standards.
- Watch for congressional oversight hearings or inspector general review of the hiring decision.
Pentagon appoints convicted Jan. 6 participant to counterterrorism role
The Pentagon has placed a person convicted in the January 6 Capitol attack into a counterterrorism position. The appointment has raised internal concerns within the department.