Republican discussed violent attacks and surveillance with rightwingers

Antifa members form a circle and surround helmeted members of a rightwing and pro-Trump group during the 2019 Women’s March at Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, on 19 January. Photograph: Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty ImagesA Washington state Republican politician took part in private discussions with rightwing figures about carrying out surveillance, “psyops” and even violent attacks on perceived political enemies, according to chat records obtained by the Guardian.State rep