Proud Boys
The Proud Boys Are on Trial for Jan. 6. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Five Proud Boys are facing up to 20 years in prison on seditious conspiracy charges for their roles in planning the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Proud Boys Leader Told Jan. 6 Investigators Oath Keepers Dropped His Name for Clout
Recently revealed testimony from the January 6 riot investigation showed leadership from the two extremist groups attempting to downplay their connections.
Proud Boys Leader Planned Capitol Attack Week in Advance, Jan. 6 Committee Alleges
The January 6 committee argues that far-right extremists were spurred on to take action by a tweet from President Donald Trump.
Proud Boys Abruptly Shifted Focus to Anti-LGBTQ Action in 2022
VICE News tracked Proud Boy activity over the year, showing the far-right street fighting gang's change in tactics as the GOP pushed a new culture war.
The Far-Right Attacked Drag Events in 4 States This Weekend
Protests against drag events have been an almost weekly occurrence this year. This weekend was no different.
What Really Happened at the Penn State Protest Against Proud Boys Founder Gavin McInnes
For weeks, students had been demanding the school cancel a right-wing "comedy” event on campus. The school eventually did, minutes before it was meant to happen, as tensions mounted between protesters and uniformed Proud Boys.
‘It’s Going to Be Scary’: Extremism Expert Predicts Violence for 2022 Midterms
We talked with author Andy Campbell about Roger Stone, right-wing goons, and what messages they’re getting from Donald Trump.
A Proud Boy and Michael Flynn Were Elected to a Republican Executive Committee in Florida
The far-right street-fighting gang has been making inroads into local politics ever since coming under scrutiny for their role in the January 6 riot.
MAGA School Board Candidates Celebrated Victory with Proud Boys Flashing White Power Signs
The Proud Boys–supported slate of “anti-woke” candidates ran a successful campaign to take over the Sarasota school board.
Congress Has Roger Stone’s Encrypted Chats With Proud Boys and Oath Keepers
The Jan. 6 committee obtained the encrypted chat, named F.O.S. or “Friends of Stone,” which included leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
‘Things Might Get Real, Real Bad’: Trump’s Chief of Staff Knew About Possible Jan. 6 Violence
Mark Meadows’ former top White House aide told the Jan. 6 committee that her boss knew there was a possibility of violence at Trump’s rally.
Proud Boys Stormed a ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ Event for Kids
“It was all in front of the children, and it frightened them,” said a librarian at the public library that hosted the Pride event.