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The Unsettling Story of the Zizians: From Rationalist Community to Bloodshed
The Catalyst: A Tragic Border Patrol Shooting on Inauguration Day
The story begins on a day that was supposed to symbolize a new political era—the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Instead of celebration, chaos ensued near the Vermont border, where a Border Patrol officer was shot and killed. The immediate reaction was a mix of shock and sadness, but as the details emerged, an unsettling picture began to form. Initial narratives leaned towards a political or terrorist motive, but further investigation revealed something entirely unexpected.