Washington lawmaker accused of terrorism: he likens it to Trump’s impeachment
Republican lawmakers in Washington state have called for the resignation of their fellow party member Matt Shea. Writes about this "Voice of America".
The reason was an investigation that revealed that Shi was involved in terrorist acts against the United States of America.
Shi, a member of the lower house of the Washington state legislature since 2009, in 2014-2016. He was the leader of the Patriotic Movement in the states of Nevada, Idaho and Oregon.
In 2014, he took part in an armed conflict in Nevada: the reason was the desire of local farmers to graze cattle on federal lands.
In 2015, Shi took part in the Idaho conflict, speaking out in defense of a veteran who was ordered to surrender firearms.
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In 2016, members of this movement captured the main building of the Oregon Nature Reserve - an armed confrontation with the authorities lasted 41 days, one person was killed.
According to the investigation, Shi incited violence, threatened political opponents, and supported weapons training to counter law enforcement.
Matt Shee refused to resign, comparing the allegations against him with impeachment by US President Donald Trump.
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