Waco, McVeigh, and America's Extremist Landscape

This chapter examines the 1993 Waco siege and its profound implications on extremist ideologies in America, particularly influencing Timothy McVeigh's actions during the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. It highlights the tragic consequences of government interventions and the rise of domestic terrorism, illustrating McVeigh's connection to white supremacist movements such as The Order. The narrative also explores the evolution of recruitment strategies within extremism, showcasing how the Internet has transformed the ways individuals connect with like-minded extremists.