Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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If you’ve read about land disputes or far-right movements in the West, chances are you’ve come across the Bundy name. From armed standoffs on public land to the creation of a nationwide extremist network, the Bundy family has played a central role in shaping anti-government ideology in the region.

Leah Sottile breaks down their influence, and why understanding their story is essential to understanding modern extremism in the West.