- Recent violent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas were executed by individuals with military backgrounds, highlighting links to extremism.
- The New Orleans attacker was an Army veteran, while the Las Vegas bomber was an active-duty Green Beret, both indicating political motivations.
- Research shows that a military background is a key predictor of violent extremism, with only limited Pentagon reforms addressing this issue.
- Experts are concerned that upcoming reforms to combat extremism might stall under political influence, particularly with Donald Trump's administration.
- Despite a significant number of service members, incidents of extremism remain rare, but those linked to military service tend to result in more severe outcomes.
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Atlas Winston
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