Proud Boys facts for kids
The Proud Boys are a group that started in the 2000s. A man named Gavin McInnes created the group. He started it because he wanted Donald Trump to win the 2016 United States presidential election.
The Proud Boys only allow men to join their group. They call themselves "western chauvinists." This means they believe that western civilization is the best. The group has been involved in actions that went against how the government is supposed to work.
Many social media sites have banned the group. These include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
In 2021, the Canadian part of the group stopped existing. This happened after it was called a group that uses violence to achieve its goals.
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What are the Proud Boys?
The Proud Boys are a group that began in the 21st century. They were started by a man named Gavin McInnes. He is from Canada and Britain. The group was formed because he supported Donald Trump in the 2016 US presidential election.
Who can join the Proud Boys?
Only men are allowed to join the Proud Boys. Women cannot be members of this group.
What do they believe?
The Proud Boys describe themselves as "western chauvinists." This means they think that the culture and ideas of Western countries are the best.
Actions and Impact
The Proud Boys have been involved in activities that have challenged the way the US government operates. They have taken actions that were seen as going against the rules for how power is transferred in the government.
Social Media Bans
Many popular social media platforms have decided to ban the Proud Boys. This means the group cannot use sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to share their messages.
Events in 2021
In February 2021, the United States Justice Department announced that some members were being investigated. This was because of events related to the 2021 United States Capitol attack. Also in 2021, the part of the Proud Boys group in Canada stopped operating. This happened after the Canadian government officially called them a group that uses violence for its goals.
See also
In Spanish: Proud Boys para niños
