David DePape represents a new trend in domestic terrorism
In the wake of the attack, details have emerged from DePape's personal life, painting a picture ofnumerous right-wing conspiracy theories, both fringe and mainstream. In addition to denying the results of the 2020 election, posts online suggest that he is also a skeptic of climate change and amenable to the ideas espoused by the QAnon movement. He has also decried the war in Ukraine as a ploy orchestrated by Jewish people.
Above, a shot of the San Francisco Police presence outside that home of Nancy and Paul Pelosi on Friday. David DePape, who allegedly attacked Paul Pelosi in his home, may be another example of a new trend in U.S. political violence, in which formal organizations are less necessary for recruitment.As authors Ryan Lizza and Eugene Daniels explained, the presence of conspiratorial ideas online, and the backing of those ideas by prominent leaders, is enough.
"DePape's online writings suggest a recent explosion of interest in far-right conspiracy theories before he showed up at Pelosi's house with a backpack full of zip ties, tape, rope, gloves and two hammers," the Politico report said.report by researcher Rachel Kleinfeld, titled"The Rise of Political Violence in the United States."
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