Some egotistical volunteers tried to blind-side Simcox and take over. It didn’t work so now they smear him.
Gilchrist was voted out by his organization. He does nothing on the borders ever since 2005. He’d rather write books and run for office.
All Minutemen and Minuteman groups are patriots and are, at least, doing something about this invasion. Why bash them? Where would we be without them?
Reverse everything you just stated. You will be close to the truth.