2. Purpose of This Appendix

  • Preserve accurate historical memory: Ensure that the record of MTG’s racist and extremist rhetoric does not get erased by news cycles.

  • Provide evidence for racial justice analysis: Support scholars, journalists, and advocates working on the intersections of extremism, racism, and democratic erosion.

  • Support ethical accountability in government: Document patterns that merit censure, removal, or stronger ethics standards for public office holders.

  • Enable future research and public education: Serve as a foundation for further expansion with primary sources, transcripts, and archived materials.