QAA Podcast 2 Frenchmen at CPAC (Part Two) (E314)
Mar 12, 2025
Join journalist Anthony Mansuy as he recounts wild experiences from CPAC, highlighting everything from the bizarre Proudcoin cryptocurrency to the chaotic behavior of the Proud Boys. His firsthand accounts delve into the darkly comedic absurdities of far-right activism and the surreal atmosphere of the event. Listen in as he navigates interviews, all while reflecting on the political climate post-January 6 and sharing personal anecdotes that reveal the strangeness of modern political gatherings.
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Protest at the Capitol
- Ivan Raiklin, resembling "Yakub's first white creation", spoke to 70 people near the Capitol.
- Two women protested, one yelling insults and blowing a whistle, the other using a bullhorn.
Proudcoin Rug Pull
- Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, and Capitol rioters launched a cryptocurrency called Proudcoin.
- It quickly lost almost all its value, likely failing to benefit the intended J6 victims.
Raiklin's Setup
- Ivan Raiklin's setup resembled "a menorah built by Mad Max out of scrap".
- He previously spread the false "Pence Card" rumor, instigating the Capitol riot.