Prosecutors Probe Proud Boys Leader's Link to Trump Amidst Sentencing and Challenges

Prosecutors questioned Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys, before his trial on sedition charges related to the Capitol attack, believing he had communicated with President Donald Trump through intermediaries. Tarrio denied the allegations, and the meeting with prosecutors did not yield any evidence. The government's interest in connections between Trump and the Proud Boys highlights their efforts to investigate ties between the former president and the extremists involved in the riot. It remains unclear what evidence the government had to support their theory. Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in organizing the Capitol attack.