Thread by @LilyPotter130, At the bottom of the protest promo is a link to an [...]

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At the bottom of the protest promo is a link to an e-commerce site run by Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio of Miami. Proud Boys is a far-right neo-fascist, white nationalist group that admits only men & promotes political violence.

https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/proud-boys https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/reopen-florida-protest-in-miami-has-ties-to-proud-boys-11625604

Reopen Florida Protest Has Ties to Proud Boys

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio says he didn't mention the group in promotional materials because he thinks his affiliation is irrelevant.

https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/proud-boys

In November 2019, Tarrio announced he was running for US representative in Florida’s 27th congressional district, a seat currently held by Democrat Donna Shalala. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/2/enrique-tarrio-proud-boys-chairman-mounts-republic/

Enrique Tarrio, Proud Boys chairman, mounts Republican campaign for Fl

Enrique Tarrio, a leading member of the controversial Proud Boys group, registered Friday to run as a Republican candidate in 2020 against Rep. Donna Shalala, Florida Democrat.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/2/enrique-tarrio-proud-boys-chairman-mounts-republic/

Here’s the link to Tarrio’s financial summary through March 31, 2020. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0FL27042/?cycle=2020&election_full=false&tab=summary#cash-summary

TARRIO, ENRIQUE - Candidate overview - FEC.gov

Explore current and historic federal campaign finance data on the new fec.gov. Look at totals and trends, and see how candidates and committees raise and spend money. When you find what you need,...

https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0FL27042/?cycle=2020&election_full=false&tab=summary#cash-summary

According to a Ballotpedia questionnaire he completed, Tarrio’s role models include Donald Trump, Kanye West, Roger Stone, Jack Posobiec, Rand Paul and Michelle Malkin.

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