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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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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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Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism job

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Pentagon hires former Capitol rioter for counterterrorism position