Mark McCloskey
Mark McCloskey is a St. Louis lawyer who gained national attention in June 2020 when he and his wife, Patricia, were seen brandishing firearms to confront protesters marching outside their home. Following a lengthy legal battle over the seizure of their weapons, McCloskey recently reclaimed his AR-15 rifle after multiple lawsuits and appeals. He has been vocal about his views on gun rights and perceived government overreach, maintaining that he and his wife were unjustly persecuted for defending their property.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 174,395 | $21,000,000 | 11,064$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 174,395 | $21,000,000 | 11,064$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
McCloskey gained notoriety for his actions during a Black Lives Matter protest and later partnered with Ticktin on January 6 cases.
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United States:
Mark McCloskey, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Missouri, became a visible figure in conservative politics after a confrontation with protesters in 2020.
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United States:
Mark McCloskey criticized comments made by Kash Patel regarding carrying guns to protests.
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United States:
Mark McCloskey, who went viral along with his wife for wielding guns as protesters marched outside their property in 2020, picks up his AR-15 from a police department after a yearslong legal battle.
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