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Randy Weaver and Aryan Nations
- Randy Weaver, a former Green Beret, became involved with the Aryan Nations compound.
- He wasn't an ideological white supremacist, but his association would have significant consequences.
Ruby Ridge Incident
- The FBI entrapped Randy Weaver into committing a crime related to firearms.
- After refusing to be an informant, a standoff at Ruby Ridge resulted in the death of his family members.
Ruby Ridge as Propaganda
- The Ruby Ridge incident became a symbol of government overreach for the far-right.
- This event was exploited by white supremacists to further their propaganda.