Bad Takes: Right-wing extremists flock to YouTube for its persuasive power
In May, Brandon Herrera lost his Republican primary runoff to represent Texas’ 23rd Congressional District by fewer than 500 votes. Known to his fans as "the AK Guy,” Herrera is a gun manufacturer and San Antonio resident popular for his trove of YouTube videos showcasing high-caliber weaponry. In a series of reports for the Current this year, Michael Karlis exposed Herrera's extreme views for all to read and retweet.
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