## Summary
The North American Patriot and Liberty Militia (NAPALM) is a far-right militia group founded by Jake Lang, a defendant in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Lang, who is currently in jail, claims that NAPALM is organized to defend the United States from any enemy, foreign or domestic. The group has gained significant attention and funding, with Lang’s GiveSendGo fund raising over $500,000. NAPALM’s leadership includes Stew Peters, a white nationalist shock jock, and other prominent far-right figures. The group is recruiting members through Telegram channels, promising a vetting process and private chats for new recruits. Despite claims of a large membership, experts believe the actual number of members is significantly lower, around 2,500.
## FAQs
### Q: Who founded the North American Patriot and Liberty Militia (NAPALM)?
**A:** Jake Lang, a defendant in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, founded NAPALM.
### Q: What is the purpose of NAPALM?
**A:** NAPALM claims to be organized to defend the United States from any enemy, foreign or domestic.
### Q: Who are some of the key figures involved in NAPALM?
**A:** Stew Peters, a white nationalist shock jock, and other prominent far-right figures are part of NAPALM’s leadership.
### Q: How is NAPALM recruiting members?
**A:** NAPALM is recruiting members through Telegram channels, promising a vetting process and private chats for new recruits.
### Q: How many members does NAPALM claim to have?
**A:** NAPALM claims to have over 20,000 members, but experts believe the actual number is significantly lower, around 2,500.
