U.S. Worried About Extremist 'Boogaloo Bois' Deploying To Ukraine

[turbinetree]

The U.S. is concerned that the right-wing extremists will use their combat experience in Ukraine to up their domestic terrorism game when they get home.

By NewsHound Ellen — August 21, 2022

VICE News has learned that at least 10 of the pro-Trump civil war enthusiasts known as the "Boogalo Bois" are preparing to deploy to Ukraine “just as government agencies worry that American far-right extremists traveling to the conflict for combat experience could become national security threats upon their return.” It’s not just the skills developed there that are concerning but the possibility the returning fighters will teach others what they have learned.

Experts have warned for years that the war in Ukraine “could become a training ground and terrorist hotbed for the global far-right movement,” VICE reports. But “So far, no strong evidence suggests the latest phase of the war has attracted scores of neo-Nazis or right-wing extremists.”

But that doesn’t mean there’s little cause for apprehension. VICE notes that Mike Dunn, a Boogaloo or former Boogaloo (it’s not clear which) is returning to Ukraine and says he is helping to set up a pipeline for others to join him there.

https://crooksandliars.com/2022/08/us-worried-about-extremist-boogaloo-bois

I personally think that the Biden administration , the FBI and the DOJ have told Zelensky........don't let these people in and if you find them deport them....$ 9.1 billion in support is no small matter.... just an opinion....but what do I know.....

[eShirl]

1. To fight against their beloved Russia?

[turbinetree]

2. That is the question I would not trust them in my rank and file.....

[muriel_volestrangler]

9. Yes, and I'm surprised Crooks and Liars didn't say which side they were fighting on

Vice, however, does: https://www.vice.com/en/article/epzv8a/boogaloo-bois-ukraine-mike-dunn

The implication seems to be more "they want combat experience anywhere, and Ukraine will do". If they were caught fighting for the Russians, it'd cause them a lot more problems back in the USA, too.

[roamer65]

3. We should somehow make sure they don't come back.

Unless it’s in a pine box.

[Buns_of_Fire]

5. Some of them will probably take care of that themselves.

Live fire is a helluva way to get training. It's like taking the final exam on the first day of class.

[roamer65]

6. +1000

Natural selection at work.

[Kaleva]

10. W/O extensive training, the odds of surviving aren't good.

Experience in Iraq and Afghanistan may not prepare one for the war of attrition going on in UKR now.

[sanatanadharma]

4. Russia, if you are listening ...

... aim at the boogalosers first.

[randr]

7. With our influence we could have them deployed

For humanitarian missions

[getagrip_already]

8. Yeah, like distributing food to front line troops

While shells are flying.