The Proud Boys is an American far-right, neo-fascist militant organization that promotes and engages in political violence. The group's leaders have been convicted of violently opposing the federal go
Proud Boys stand next to Joey Gibson at an August 2017 rally in Seattle.
Enrique Tarrio at a rally in 2020. Tarrio became the national chairman of the group in 2018.
The Proud Boys at a Second Amendment rally in Richmond
The Proud Boys at an Ohio event in 2020
Parler is an American alt-tech social networking service associated with conservatives. Launched in August 2018, Parler marketed itself as a free speech-focused and unbiased alternative to mainstream
In June 2020, Dan Bongino (pictured) announced he had purchased an "ownership stake" in Parler. The company has declined to provide a full list of owners.
Kanye West agreed to buy ownership of Parler and the deal was called off several weeks later.