The bomb blast also revealed what was a secret to most people: Dozens of paramilitary militia groups now operate in the United States, at least some of which are suspected of secretly planning antigovernment action.
Pommiplahvatusega sai ka avalikuks enamjagu inimestele saladuseks olnud tõsiasi: Ühendriikides tegutseb praegu kümneid poolsõjaväelisi maakaitserühmi, kellest vähemalt osasid kahtlustatakse salajases valitsusvastase tegevuse planeerimises.