Proud Boys Lead Capitol Insurrection After Trump Stand Back and Stand By
The Proud Boys led the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021, after Trump told them to "stand back and stand by" during a presidential debate. Members were later convicted of seditious conspiracy.
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