Elias Irizarry, who was 19 during the January 6 Capitol attack, has been appointed to a sensitive counterterrorism role by the Trump administration. This decision has raised concerns among some officials within the Defense Department.
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Pentagon hires former Capitol rioter for counterterrorism position
Elias Irizarry, a former participant in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been appointed to a counterterrorism position at the Pentagon. The appointment has caused concern among some members of the Defense Department.
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