Pentagon Hires Jan. 6 Rioter

The Trump administration has hired Elias Irizarry, a convicted Jan. 6 Capitol rioter, for a sensitive counterterrorism role within the Pentagon.

This decision has drawn criticism from Democrats and concerns about his lack of national security experience.

Irizarry, who was 19 when he broke into the Capitol, was hired for a role that handles some of the military's most sensitive operations.

This move has sparked debate about the vetting process for government positions and the implications of hiring individuals with a history of involvement in political violence.