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Friday, 10.23.2020

How One Militia is Prepping for the Election

Chris Hill, founder a the pro-Trump Georgia Security Force 111% (pronounced “three percent”), discusses how his paramilitary group is preparing for the election results, whomever wins.

Chris Hill, founder a the pro-Trump Georgia Security Force 111% (pronounced “three percent”), discusses how his paramilitary group is preparing for the election results, whomever wins.
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Friday, 10.23.2020
How One Militia is Prepping for the Election
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