Claim: Responding to news that the former national leader of the Proud Boys was sentenced to 22 years for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene commented: "We are witnessing a communist takeover of our judicial system to target political enemies." But Enrique Tarrio was found guilty by a jury, and the judge who sentenced him was appointed by former President Donald Trump.
Fact-check: The Problem with Greene's Warning About 'Communist Takeover' of Judicial System - FactCheck.org
Verdict: responding to news that the former national leader of the proud boys was sentenced to 22 years for his role in the jan. 6 attack on the u.s. capitol, republican rep. marjorie taylor greene commented: "we are witnessing a communist takeover of our judicial system to target political enemies." but enrique tarrio was found guilty by a jury, and the judge who sentenced him was appointed by former president donald trump.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Robert Farley
Date published: 2023-09-07T20:09:57