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Oct 23, 2023
Julian profiles a man who connects the dots between gun-nut fifth column in American law enforcement, anti-woke mania, and grassroots Christian Nationalist/QAnon crossover. The podcast explores the controversies surrounding constitutional sheriffs, their ties to militia and white supremacist groups, and their involvement in the Capitol attack. It also discusses allegations of badge and credential deception by a law enforcement officer.
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- Constitutional sheriffs in the US claim authority that supersedes state or federal laws and have controversial stances on various issues, raising concerns about the rise of an insurrectionist fifth column.
- Culpeper County Sheriff Richard Jenkins was indicted on federal bribery charges for accepting money in exchange for deputizing individuals and supplying an assault weapon, highlighting potential corruption in law enforcement.
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The Rise of Constitutional Sheriffs
Over the past 12 years, constitutional sheriffs have grown in numbers and now represent a majority of sheriffs in the US. Initially formed in 2011 as a result of opposition to gun control legislation, these sheriffs claim authority that supersedes state or federal laws. They have taken controversial stances on various issues, including COVID measures, tax laws, land management, environmental policies, marriage equality, and immigration enforcement. Some constitutional sheriffs have been associated with militias and white supremacist groups and were involved in voter intimidation tactics during the 2022 midterms. This has led to concerns about the rise of an insurrectionist fifth column in the country.
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