The Proud Boys-the US-based far-right group, is an all-male neo-fascist group was founded in 2016 by Vice Media co-founder and Canadian-British right-wing activist Gavin McInnes.
- The group made headlines during the first presidential debate between then-President Donald Trump and his Democratic contender Biden.
- According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the group is also known for anti-transgender, anti-immigration and anti-Semitic views.
- Canada has recently announced to designated the group as a terrorist entity in an attempt to crack down on “ideologically motivated violent extremism” in the country.
(Indian Express)
