Watch: CNN's 10-minute explainer of the Proud Boys

John Avlon, who covers CNN's 'extremist beat,' hosts this video about the origins and intentions of the far-right Proud Boys, which one former member said has become 'too much like a nationwide criminal gang.'

The Proud Boys was formed in 2016 as a 'right-wing fight club,' says Avlon, and has evolved into a 'Presidential-sanction paramilitary group.' — Read the rest