Pentagon hires convicted January 6 rioter Elias Irizarry for counterterrorism position.
The Trump administration appointed Elias Irizarry, who was convicted for participating in the January 6 Capitol attack when he was 19, to a position in the Pentagon's office overseeing special operations and counterterrorism. The office handles highly classified military operations. The hiring has raised concerns among some Defense Department personnel.
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6 outlets covered it, splitting into 5 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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Coverage now splits between scandal framing emphasizing Jan. 6 guilty plea and security clearance concerns, versus outlets focusing on hiring process opacity and rehabilitation narrative.
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“Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism job”WP Washington Post LEFT
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“Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol has a job at the Pentagon”WT Washington Times RIGHT
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“Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for counterterrorism post” · The Hill
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WPWashington Post Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism job 3d ago TNew York Times Jan. 6 Rioter Is Hired to Work in Sensitive Pentagon Office 1d ago LEFT-CENTER1
CBSCBS News Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job 1d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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