My view on why the white nationalist Trump cult is so afraid on America’s eventual future when minorities are the majority:
They’re afraid that the minorities, when they’re in charge, will treat them as badly as they treat minorities today.
My view on why the white nationalist Trump cult is so afraid on America’s eventual future when minorities are the majority:
They’re afraid that the minorities, when they’re in charge, will treat them as badly as they treat minorities today.
Right-wing extremists committed every ideologically driven mass killing identified in the U.S. in 2022, with an "unusually high" proportion perpetrated by white supremacists. https://t.co/nMQ832ITcs
— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) February 24, 2023
Domestic extremists killed at least 25 people in the United States last year and all of them had ties to forms of right-wing extremism, including white supremacy, anti-government extremism and right-wing conspiracy theorists, according to a new report.https://t.co/YvFLSFFYD2
— Ⓜ️Ⓜ️ Lauren Ash Davis – OG Meidas Mighty 🇺🇦🌻☮️ (@Meidas_LaurenA) March 4, 2023
In the past decade, 75% of extremist-related murders have been carried out by right-wing extremists, and the number of extremist-related mass killings is on the rise. ADL’s @orensegal spoke with @DeadlineWH about these alarming findings. https://t.co/kQBGwLe5UJ
— ADL (@ADL) March 1, 2023
White supremacists behind over 80% of extremism-related U.S. murders in 2022 https://t.co/KowWKjh9Z2 pic.twitter.com/GxJLyTZsaV
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 24, 2023
"Except for one brief period, the lethality of domestically motivated extremist violence… not Islamic Extremism, primarily far-right extremism, the lethality has been greater in the U.S. for decades" – Mary McCord w/ @NicolleDWallace pic.twitter.com/df2t1nZmjL
— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) March 2, 2023
White nationalism is more important to their voters than actual policies that will improve their lives. CRT is a made-up issue.
This feels like the while story of American politics right now in 2 tweets.
— Alex Seitz-Wald (@aseitzwald) November 8, 2021
Voters agree with Ds on policy, which Rs have largely abandoned, but culture > policy. pic.twitter.com/S5UblaLFTD
"In interviews with a dozen white, rural voters who backed Mr. Youngkin, policy was less important than grievance and their own identity politics…" https://t.co/lEzM38jSrl
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 6, 2021
NEW w/ @AsteadWesley: The Democratic collapse in rural, white America isn’t over.
— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) November 6, 2021
In 2008, GOP topped 70% in only four VA counties — nowhere was it above 75%.
In 2021, Youngkin was above 70% in 45 counties — and above 80% in 15.https://t.co/WAJJAy70WZ
CRT messaging isn’t about motivating parents, it’s about motivating white parents. pic.twitter.com/aNGRhxlBiC https://t.co/XIYKLVejLU
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) November 6, 2021
BINGO! "In the Fox News poll, white respondents opposed the teaching of CRT by 24 percentage points, but parents opposed it by only five points. That’s because many parents aren’t white, and the poll’s nonwhite respondents were twice as likely to favor CRT as to oppose it." https://t.co/i266m0juz1
— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) November 6, 2021
There is nothing Democrats can “give” them (e.g., jobs, cheaper health care) to satisfy their need for White Christian ascendency. https://t.co/UKGiIOxGN1
— Jennifer 'pro-voting' Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) November 9, 2021
"Hawley is opening a new front by focusing on gender rather than on race, but he’s doubling down on the long-standing GOP bet that for most working-class white people, cultural grievance will trump economic interest." – @RonBrownstein https://t.co/WE6kr7Fb4A
— Tresa Undem (@teemoneyusa) November 12, 2021
“Counties with the most significant declines in the non-Hispanic White population are the most likely to produce insurrectionists who now face charges.” https://t.co/DUheJiBgil
— Seung Min Kim (@seungminkim) April 6, 2021
This is not surprising. Trump cult members have always been motivated by white nationalism. https://t.co/y3SGRVcRsb
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) April 6, 2021
New from me: I wrote about the new Pape study of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists and what it means for the GOP
— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) April 6, 2021
Bottom line up front: the attack on the Capitol was a race riot. We should talk about it with that understanding.https://t.co/GZUBxAqx0x
Texas Boogaloo Boy Admits In Court He Traveled to Minneapolis After George Floyd Died, Fired 13 Shots In Police Precinct Building to Sow Chaos – 10/11/21 https://t.co/sQCoIorgQp
— Jennifer Cohn ✍🏻 📢 (@jennycohn1) October 11, 2021
Far-Right Boogaloo Boi Admits Posing As BLM Activist While Shooting At Police Station During Floyd Protest – https://t.co/cUyZ0mY4nj pic.twitter.com/wG0oV0SZDy
— JoeMyGod (@JoeMyGod) October 1, 2021
NEW: For over a year, members of the “Boogaloo” movement planned for insurrectionary violence in a private chat. Thousands of messages were released by the nonprofit media collective Unicorn Riot, revealing the makings of the far-right Boogaloo scene. https://t.co/UCsFhds8lh
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 29, 2020
Figliuzzi: How new Boogaloo Bois indictments shattered Trump's pro-police facade #boogaloobois @MSNBC https://t.co/rq0ZV2Yy1k
— Frank Figliuzzi (@FrankFigliuzzi1) October 26, 2020
Wonder what would police have done if they stopped three Black men with assault rifles, marijuana, and tactical gear? https://t.co/yd8c6kQNKt
— Slate (@Slate) October 25, 2020
Charges: A Boogaloo Bois fired on Minneapolis’ Third Precinct with an AK-47-style gun and screamed “Justice for Floyd” as he ran away, in part of a coordinated attack by the far-right anti-government group during unrest over the death of George Floyd. https://t.co/j7YMiS4HKG
— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) October 23, 2020
Shortly after that attack on the Minneapolis police precinct, Attorney General Bill Barr said: "In many places, it appears the violence is planned, organized, and driven by anarchistic and far left extremists, using Antifa-like tactics." https://t.co/Qaj2skXZKl
— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) October 23, 2020
The disparity underscored complaints of unequal treatment for protesters in Virginia https://t.co/ipZTvVZbi0
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 17, 2020
A 29-year-old member of the Boogaloo Bois was arrested in Ohio for threatening to kill government officials. Police say he had homemade machine guns and had stockpiled silencers and bomb-making materials, and had a rifle-mounted grenade launcher. https://t.co/knAGf6JCT8
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) November 2, 2022
White Nationalists are the big problem, not Antifa. Trump encourages and inspires them.
Foreign terrorist adversaries remain a severe threat to U.S. interests both at home and abroad, but the predominant terrorist threat at home today is increasingly domestic in nature, conducted by American citizens inspired by multiple extremist ideologies. https://t.co/IrTr2p06Pu
— Eugene Scott (@Eugene_Scott) October 11, 2020
Powerful @postopinions op-ed from @GovWhitmer : I will hold the president accountable for endangering and dividing America https://t.co/n2GkNf9OKg
— Karen Tumulty (@ktumulty) October 11, 2020
The dude was not antifa in any way shape or form. He posted memes about killing antifa frequently. https://t.co/5vMv8AnSw1
— Josh Russell (@josh_emerson) October 9, 2020
Attorney General William Barr stays in the background after arrests of 13 men who allegedly plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer https://t.co/9Mfed9hkNH
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) October 10, 2020
So listen to this sheriff at 1:40. This suggests that the FBI might be wise to investigate his potential involvement or foreknowledge of this plan or other illegal activity by this group. https://t.co/abgIttB1RH
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) October 9, 2020
That we have not heard from the Attorney General about this foiled attack on the Governor of Michigan speaks volumes. It's the most chilling aspect of what we learned today. Especially in contrast to the AG's bizarre statement abt the killing of a suspect in Oregon last month.
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) October 9, 2020
Man charged in plot to kidnap Whitmer shared stage with West Michigan sheriff at rally https://t.co/3eii0J1Vq6
— JJ MacNab (@jjmacnab) October 9, 2020
Gov. Whitmer on ABC: "A decent human being would pick up the phone and say, 'are you OK? How's your family doing?' That's what a decent human being does. That's what Joe Biden did. And I think it tells you everything you need to know about the character of the two people."
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 9, 2020
Just remember, when there’s violence in black communities, it’s not because economic circumstances create desperation, but because we are “animals,” “super predators” who lack “personal responsibility.” https://t.co/apPmQc5l9Y
— Full Dissident (@hbryant42) October 9, 2020
Where is the AG and why has he not made a public statement on the arrest of right-wing militia members WHO WERE ATTEMPTING TO KIDNAP A SITTING GOVERNOR?
— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) October 9, 2020
I’m really stuck on this thing where FoxNews refused to cover the most significant story of the day—the most significant domestic terrorism plot *in years*—in prime time because it doesn’t fit the editorial narrative they are using to mindf*ck Americans toward political violence https://t.co/KwTyAWCl4e
— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) October 9, 2020
Black and Brown people all over the country live in far greater poverty and aren’t radicalized into kidnapping a Governor.
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) October 9, 2020
Give me a break. https://t.co/KSq7idrUVu
I’ve covered terror attacks and plots all over the world – from London to Paris to Turkey to Russia to Asia and beyond. I’ve never witnessed political leaders hesitate to rigorously stand behind the victims and targets – whatever their party affiliation.
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) October 9, 2020
The extremist group implicated in a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor trained for civil war https://t.co/jwqxus02Wk
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 9, 2020
Rick Snyder poisoned the entire water system in Flint and it never once crossed Black folks mind to kidnap him.
— Corey Richardson (@vexedinthecity) October 9, 2020
They were part of the plot against the governor of Michigan
NEW: At least four state and federal busts—and, in one case, a local arrest—have targeted the so-called “Boogaloo” movement over the past week.
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 9, 2020
“A lot of people are—I wouldn’t say they’re exactly worried—they’re stressed,” a follower told The Daily Beast. https://t.co/EPYlcdjWSF
A source involved in the investigation of the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Whitmer says several suspects were supporters of the anti-government Boogaloo movement
— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) October 9, 2020
First reported by the powerhouse team of @oneunderscore__ @BrandyZadrozny @Tom_Winter https://t.co/pAVZxDV09j
Yesterday as Trump refused to condemn far-right violence, the FBI quietly issued a warning about the threat of far-right extremists, per intel report leaked to me.
— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) October 1, 2020
It identifies the period between presidential election and inauguration as a "flashpoint"https://t.co/A1AdYn9tED pic.twitter.com/IzLYTmBnXf
Facts are stubborn things, and apparently irrelevant to Bill Barr:
— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) September 17, 2020
Accused Killer Of California Cops Was Associated With Right-Wing 'Boogaloo Movement' https://t.co/iSbeX7Va32
NEW: The anti-government Boogaloo movement is drawing in scores of active-duty military who are joining closed Boogaloo networks online and are chiming in with their expertisehttps://t.co/nv4BKcirCg
— Tess Owen (@misstessowen) June 24, 2020
INBOX: Three more self-identified members of the "Boogaloo" movement indicted for trying to incite violence in Las Vegas protests. pic.twitter.com/ejrNo3awLU
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) June 18, 2020
Suspected boogaloo members indicted on terrorism charges in Las Vegas https://t.co/NtcW4xBUa1 via @reviewjournal
— Adam Goldman (@adamgoldmanNYT) June 17, 2020
Two weeks ago: 3 men connected to Boogaloo Boys arrested for trying to incite violence at BLM protests.
— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) June 17, 2020
Now: Feds say another Boogaloo Boy used the protests as cover to murder a police officer, shoot another one.https://t.co/PoHhXx23bf
This Oakland police killing was heavily promoted by right-wing publications a few weeks ago as evidence that left-wing protesters were turning violent. I wonder if any will follow up now that it appears to have been a product of far-right extremism. https://t.co/h3NlawhN9n
— Kevin Roose (@kevinroose) June 16, 2020
Suspect in killing of 2 Bay Area cops tied to right-wing Boogaloo group, prosecutors allege https://t.co/VxlwVb2hSH
— Mike Memoli (@mikememoli) June 16, 2020
The driving force for the religious right was never opposition to abortion. It was racism and the "right" to discriminate under the guise of "religious liberty" — the same as today. The Real Origins of the Religious Right https://t.co/R8fUFmtWRK
— Tim Wise (@timjacobwise) October 10, 2020
DHS: White supremacists = deadliest US domestic terror threat:
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) October 6, 2020
“I am concerned about any form of violent extremism. However, I am particularly concerned about white supremacist violent extremists who have been exceptionally lethal in their abhorrent, targeted attacks” -Sec Wolf
White supremacist extremists remain the deadliest domestic terror threat to the US, according to the Department of Homeland Security's first annual homeland threat assessment https://t.co/PoFyXYZJf3
— Jon Passantino (@passantino) October 6, 2020
#SCOOP More from Homeland Threat Assessment 2020 first obtained @CBSNews https://t.co/zqVo4qOo9B While report found white supremacist groups have killed more people than any other “DVE” group, Acting Secretary Wolf said report is "also very clear to call out anarchist threats"
— Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) October 6, 2020
In its first-ever "Homeland Threat Assessment," DHS identifies white supremacists as posing the "most persistent and lethal threat" of all domestic violent extremist groups https://t.co/iIaI7bXWra
— Vera Bergengruen (@VeraMBergen) October 6, 2020
These folks with guns scare me. What are they going to do if Trump loses the election?
Since the spring, militias have shown up at Black Lives Matter protests at least 55 times, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. https://t.co/fHd5aBsbcg
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 7, 2020
Veteran interviewed by @KatyTurNBC about potential violence during the November elections:
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) September 8, 2020
“Would you take up arms?”
“If that’s what it comes to.”
“Really?”
“Absolutely I would.” pic.twitter.com/Zw9rPBwEEi
Last week, following heavy press coverage of vigilante violence at protests, several analyses relied in part on my research to suggest Biden was likely to take a hit. A compelling new piece from @ThePlumLineGS shows that hasn’t happened. Why might that be?https://t.co/a2K52OKL7P pic.twitter.com/rB767xBB8w
— Omar Wasow (@owasow) September 5, 2020