The Three Percenters[a] is a decentralized, far-right, anti-government movement in the United States.[2][3] It was formed as a reaction to the election of U.S. president Barack Obama during a time of overall growth in the American militia movement from 2008 to 2009.[1][3] The name "Three Percenter" derives from an inaccurate claim that only three percent of American colonists fought against the British during the American Revolution.[4][5][6]
The Three Percenter movement shares the general ideology of the American militia and patriot movements,[1][6] including promotion of gun ownership rights and resistance to the U.S. federal government.[5][7][8] Many members also belong to other anti-government groups including the Oath Keepers.[1] In more recent years, the movement has broadened to oppose immigrants, Muslims, and left-wing activists such as Antifa.[9][6]
The group is based in the U.S. and also has a presence in Canada.[8] Many different individuals and groups have identified themselves as "Three Percenters". Despite the lack of formal leadership, Canada has labeled Three Percenters as a terrorist entity.[10] Members of the Three Percenter movement participated in the January 6 United States Capitol attack.[5][11] In 2021, six men associated with the group were charged with conspiracy in connection to the attack on the Capitol.[12]
The Three Percenter movement shares the general ideology of the American militia and patriot movements,[1][6] including promotion of gun ownership rights and resistance to the U.S. federal government.[5][7][8] Many members also belong to other anti-government groups including the Oath Keepers.[1] In more recent years, the movement has broadened to oppose immigrants, Muslims, and left-wing activists such as Antifa.[9][6]
The group is based in the U.S. and also has a presence in Canada.[8] Many different individuals and groups have identified themselves as "Three Percenters". Despite the lack of formal leadership, Canada has labeled Three Percenters as a terrorist entity.[10] Members of the Three Percenter movement participated in the January 6 United States Capitol attack.[5][11] In 2021, six men associated with the group were charged with conspiracy in connection to the attack on the Capitol.[12]
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