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— Judianna (@Judianna) October 13, 2024

@amuse did a very detailed investigation of the Neo (Neo) NAZI of Florida who had tried to infiltrate the Trump Boat parade:
Basically DemonRats, ANTIFA and Fed Boys
(LONG THREAD)

Florida Democrats Routinely Collaborate With Neo-Nazis to Malign and Defame Republicans

This weekend, a group of Democrat-connected neo-Nazis staged an intrusion at Lara Trump’s “Trump Boat Parade” in Florida. Their video, eagerly amplified by left-wing operatives, seeks to create a fraudulent association between Republicans and Nazism. But this manipulation backfires spectacularly. In reality, these groups and their tactics illuminate the unsavory connections between the modern Democrat Party and totalitarian impulses—a symbiotic relationship they’ve honed to perfection. Here is a video the Democrats are sharing widely today:

The fact of the matter is that these idiots are not welcome and some of the videos posted by MAGA folks make this clear.

The unholy collaboration between Florida Democrats and so-called neo-Nazis found its inception when Ron DeSantis emerged as a gubernatorial contender, and has unfalteringly persisted. Floridians, evidently satisfied with DeSantis’ stewardship, left his adversaries with no choice but to lean on the oldest trope in the book: labeling him a Nazi. Florida’s top Democrat, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, has made it her mission to draw a false equivalence between DeSantis—formerly a high school history teacher—and Adolf Hitler. She unabashedly confirmed her position during an interview with Miami News Channel 5’s Michael Williams, stating:

“What I said, very clearly, was that a lot of the actions that Ron DeSantis has been taking mirror some of the actions that were taken by Hitler on his rise to power.”

Right as Broward County Democrats began their theatrical claims of DeSantis being a reincarnation of Hitler, an odd spectacle took root. Almost every time conservatives assembled in cities like Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, or Miami, a familiar cast of shadowy figures—draped in Black Bloc and posing as neo-Nazis—would miraculously materialize. These individuals, armed with flags and signs adorned with Nazi swastikas, SS bolts, and antisemitic messages, always seemed to arrive on cue. Their appearances, predictably, were swiftly covered by leftist alternative media, followed by coordinated denunciations from figures like Charlie Crist and Nikki Fried. The condemnations invariably targeted DeSantis and other conservatives, alleging a delayed repudiation of these actors who, conveniently, seemed all too ready to provide Democratic operatives with made-for-camera villainy.

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Curiously, this diminutive cohort of Nazi protesters has a peculiar aversion to Democratic events—quite the anomaly, considering neo-Nazis have a long tradition of crashing gatherings that celebrate LGBTQ, Black, Latino, and immigrant communities. Yet, when Florida Democrats rally or host events, these “Nazis” are conspicuously absent, nowhere to be found among the rainbow banners or immigrant pride celebrations. Instead, these self-proclaimed Nazis appear to exhibit an uncanny knack for timing, as if synchronizing their protests with the Democratic Party’s calendar and aligning their message with both alternative and mainstream media outlets. One might almost conclude there’s a hidden hand at play.

Who are these people, exactly? Are they genuinely committed to advancing the twisted ideals of the Nazi movement, or are they actors in a shadowy drama, scripted by unseen directors with an agenda far removed from the rhetoric they espouse? Perhaps, it is time we took a moment to differentiate between these political theatre performers and the historical image of real Nazis in America. Understanding the latter might shed some light on the bizarre alliance that modern neo-Nazis seem to have forged with the Democratic narrative.

FLORIDA’S NEO-NAZIS

Thanks to diligent efforts by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), we have a comprehensive dossier on the neo-Nazis of Florida—complete with names, addresses, and even snapshots. The Bureau of Prisons has also done its part, tracking the identities of transient neo-Nazis as they drift in and out of the American penal system. It’s crucial to understand that the vast majority of those who label themselves as neo-Nazis found their ideological roots while incarcerated, introduced to the American Nazi Party not through ideology but through the brutal calculus of survival in prison yards. Without the institutionalization of prison gangs, the ADL suggests we’d be looking at no more than a dozen such adherents across the entire United States.

According to the ADL, there is precisely one neo-Nazi group based in Florida. Headquartered in Kissimmee, this group—numbering somewhere between a ragtag twelve and two dozen—has been helmed by Burt Colucci since 2019 under the banner of the “National Socialist Movement” (NSM). The ADL asserts that both the neo-Nazi movement and the NSM in particular have been on a steep decline since 2017. Yet, despite this decline, Florida’s NSM remains, curiously enough, the most active neo-Nazi faction in America, holding rallies nationwide and livestreaming their fervor on the American Nazi Party’s website. It’s almost guaranteed that any neo-Nazi rally making headlines across the country traces its roots back to Florida’s NSM. Their vitriol typically targets LGBTQ communities, immigrants, Jews, and the federal government—there is not a whisper of history indicating any animosity towards conservatives. They seem quite specific, even meticulous, in their targets.

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These are REAL Neo-Nazis and they’re very dangerous.

By 2022, Florida’s neo-Nazis found themselves in complete disarray, as nearly every member faced arrest for one crime or another. In a decisive move, Attorney General Bill Barr, under the directive of President Trump, ordered the FBI to infiltrate and dismantle the National Socialist Movement (NSM) due to their involvement in the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” rally. The mission was not merely symbolic but devastatingly effective. The once-noisy NSM was swiftly reduced to a fractured shell of its former self, thanks to the unwavering resolve of an administration that didn’t merely posture but acted.

Adding insult to injury, the NSM and its leaders were held liable in a civil conspiracy lawsuit for their role in the Charlottesville attack, culminating in a judgment requiring them to pay more than $2 million to the victims. This financial reckoning effectively “defunded” the neo-Nazi movement, stripping it of both resources and influence. It seems that, while Democrats claim to be the arbiters of justice, it was under conservative leadership that this dark chapter of neo-Nazism was methodically dismantled.

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These are REAL Neo-Nazis and they’re very dangerous.

At the end of the day, the 2017 Unite the Right rally was perhaps the height of the Neo-Nazi movement in the United States – things have declined since then with almost no Neo-Nazi activity in 2022 according to the ADL.

2021 – 2022 • Leadership Arrested, Awaiting Trial, Convicted

Sept 2021 • Longview, TX • Conference (16 Members)

Apr2021 • Phoenix, AZ • Flash Protest @ Park (14 Members)

Jun 2020 • Ulysses, PA • Flash Protest @ Park (15 Members)

Jun 2019 • Ulysses, PA • Conference (10 Members)

Jul 2019 • Tazewell, TN • Failed Alliance with KKK (6 Members)

Jun 2019 8 Detroit, MI • Pride Parade Protest (10 Members)

Nov2019 • Little Rock, AR • Rally at Capitol (20 Members)

Apr 2018 • Newnan, GA • Public Rally (10 Members + 30 Aryans)

Oct 2017 • Shelbyville, TN • White Lives Matter (20+ Members)

Aug 2017 • Charlottesville, VA • Unite the Right Rally (30+ Members)

So, who are these neo-Nazis showing up to protest conservatives in Florida? Given the dismantling of the actual National Socialist Movement, the arrests, the civil judgments, and the effective defunding of their entire operation, one has to wonder: just who are these mysterious “Nazis” that conveniently materialize at conservative gatherings with impeccable timing?

FLORIDA’S NEO-NEO-NAZIS

It is glaringly obvious that the so-called neo-Nazis protesting at conservative events across Florida have somehow managed to elude the vigilant eyes of the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Remarkably, these agitators form a new breed of extremists—let’s call them “Neo-Neo-Nazis”—distinct from the prison-gang types we’ve historically seen across America. The differences are striking, and not just skin deep:

No Prison Gang Tattoos: Unlike the typical neo-Nazi, who proudly flaunts their prison gang affiliations in ink, these individuals are conspicuously tattoo-free.

Athletic Build: Rather than the stereotypical neo-Nazi physique—shall we say, “robust” or outright obese—these actors are either athletic or slender, a curious departure indeed.

Clean-Cut Appearance: Sporting clean-shaven faces and crew cuts, they look more like ROTC recruits than hardened radicals. Traditional neo-Nazis generally either don a rugged beard or go full skinhead.

Concealed Identities: These protesters hide behind masks and reflective sunglasses, unlike conventional neo-Nazis, who rarely hide their faces. They typically prefer the intimidation factor of baring it all.

Backpack Carriers: Each carries what can only be described as a college-student-style backpack. Considering that neo-Nazis are usually forbidden from carrying backpacks for “security reasons” (hard to hide things that shouldn’t be there otherwise), this is a bizarre deviation.

GoPro Enthusiasts: Their ranks also include multiple members equipped with GoPro cameras strapped to their bodies, recording every moment for posterity or, more likely, for some creative editing by their handlers later. Neo-Nazis generally avoid such self-surveillance, for obvious reasons.

Gender Diversity: Surprisingly, this group includes women. The traditional neo-Nazi establishment tends to relegate women to the sidelines, rarely if ever allowing them to march or participate meaningfully. Yet here they are, equal partners in protest.

Intrigued by this odd assortment, I attempted to unmask them. I distributed a “Seeking Information” poster, courtesy of the newly minted “Department of Denazification,” on various ANTIFA and Anti-Nazi Subreddits. The Neo-Neo-Nazis at the Tampa Convention Center on July 23rd may yet be identified.

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The Department of Denazification is Seeking Information on the Neo-Neo-Nazis.

The responses to my “Seeking Information” poster were nothing short of revealing. Suddenly, these groups, ostensibly dedicated to obliterating anything Nazi-related, had an unexpected change of heart. Some ANTIFA members accused me of “illegally doxxing” the protesters. One member cautioned, quite righteously:

“There may be more going on that you don’t understand. These people haven’t done anything illegal. They don’t deserve to be doxxed.”

Another user echoed this sentiment:

“They are allowed to do all of this. You are not allowed to doxx people’s personal information.”

Curiously enough, a third individual chimed in with a misunderstanding, suggesting that the “National Socialist Movement” was merely some unfortunate sartorial choice:

“Suspect one literally has a National Socialist Movement hat. F*** off. Sure is easy to treat it like some quirky belief when you’re not in the line of fire.”

Upon further discussion, she admitted she thought they were ANTIFA and hadn’t realized they were Nazis. It turns out it’s easy to mix up your villains when your ideology hinges on theater.

Yet, amid all this feigned outrage, most commenters seemed perfectly aware of what these “Neo-Neo-Nazis” were truly about—an elaborate attempt to masquerade as legitimate extremists while conveniently providing leftist activists and their media allies with the villain they so desperately need. Eventually, I was banned from these groups when they realized I was, in fact, a conservative, having a bit of fun at their expense. However, before the bans came raining down, the message was clear: almost everyone knew these “Neo-Neo-Nazis” were play-acting, there to slander conservatives as dangerous radicals.

The truth of the matter is that the supposed neo-Nazis protesting conservatives at the Tampa Convention Center on July 23rd were more likely a coalition of Democrats, Lincoln Project sympathizers, paid actors, or perhaps even ANTIFA in disguise. And, thanks to an abundance of photographs from that day, we can scrutinize these “actors” for who they are. Coincidentally, Dave Decker, a freelance photographer well-known for covering protests and marches for Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, and Democratic campaigns, somehow got the memo that these Neo-Neo-Nazis would be there. Convenient, no? Witnesses at the event observed Decker seemingly coordinating with the group, directing their movements to ensure he captured the most compelling shots of Nazi imagery.

But let’s not waste any more time—let’s get a closer look at these so-called Neo-Neo-Nazis who seem to have taken Florida by storm. Who knows, maybe we’ll recognize a few familiar faces.

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Suspect No. 1 is an enigma. He might be a homeless guy the group found or he might have heard about the Neo-Nazi gathering from someone and showed up. I have no idea. He is not like the other Neo-Neo-Nazis who were at the event.

Let’s begin with who I’m calling Suspect No. 1—the proverbial exception that proves the rule. Unlike his fellow protesters, Suspect No. 1 appears to be wearing an authentic National Socialist Movement (NSM) shirt and hat. Notably, no one else at the event donned anything similar, making me think he might’ve bought it himself, perhaps from some dark corner of the internet or a discount clearance bin for neo-Nazi memorabilia. The fact that it looked brand new gave me pause, but I do think it’s genuine—unlike the flimsy theatrics the rest were putting on. It’s worth noting that he alone bore these distinctive symbols, setting him apart as something of a lone wolf amidst the contrived pack.

The ink on Suspect No. 1 is also telling. He’s sporting a LOT of tattoos that I’d classify as prison tattoos—symbols synonymous with the grim ranks of incarcerated neo-Nazis. Among them, I spotted lightning bolts, albeit seemingly covered up by more recent designs, possibly a half-hearted attempt at reform or simply a bid to be employable outside the confines of organized hate groups. Unlike the rest, Suspect No. 1 isn’t hiding his identity—this is a rule of thumb for the old guard of neo-Nazis, who generally relish the intimidation factor of exposing themselves for who they are.

But the real telltale sign of his authenticity? His reception—or rather, the lack thereof—by the other so-called Neo-Neo-Nazis. In all the videos and pictures, he’s like a pariah, with the rest of the group giving him a wide berth, as though he carried the plague. One could almost hear the whispers of his faux comrades, muttering amongst themselves, “Holy crap, that guy is a real Nazi!” It’s a bizarre dynamic—one that suggests this lone “authentic” participant may have been an unwelcome reality check for a group that was more cosplay than conviction.

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Neo-Neo-Nazi Suspect No.10 is NOT a real Neo-Nazi. I can’t help but assume he’s simply a Democratic operative. He brought the DeSantis flag and he was working with the freelance protest photographer.

Suspect No. 10 looks as though he was plucked straight from the Hillsborough County Democratic office and dropped into a neo-Nazi rally as an undercover theater major. Unlike his more enthusiastic counterparts, he isn’t adorned in any Nazi paraphernalia—no SS bolts, no swastikas, not even a tacky iron cross. Instead, he’s the proud bearer of both a Nazi flag and, rather conspicuously, a DeSantis flag. It’s as if he wants to ensure that if the camera catches him, the narrative is as politically expedient as possible: Nazis for DeSantis—a propaganda gem, conveniently gift-wrapped for the media.

The absurdity doesn’t end there. Suspect No. 10 documents the whole charade with a GoPro strapped to what looks suspiciously like an emasculating BDSM harness—let’s just say it’s not a look typically seen on those who take themselves very seriously. And like the rest of his Neo-Neo-Nazi crew, he remains completely masked and obscured throughout the event, concealing his identity like a timid protester at a G20 summit. Anonymity is, after all, the hallmark of anyone who might be playing a part rather than truly believing in the cause they’re supposedly promoting.

In terms of interaction, Suspect No. 10 keeps to himself, save for one notable exception: a freelance photographer known for covering leftist protests and rallies. Together, they coordinate to artfully arrange the DeSantis flag among the Nazi flags and signs—a masterclass in visual framing for political manipulation. The photographs tell the story they want you to hear: that neo-Nazis are flocking to DeSantis. Below, you can see how frequently the DeSantis flag is strategically captured with the supposed Neo-Neo-Nazis, cementing the imagery for anyone gullible enough to believe it’s organic.

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The Protest Photographer carefully ensures that the DeSantis flag is featured prominently in his photographs of the staged event.

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Neo-Neo-Nazi Suspect No. 7 is NOT a real Neo-Nazi. She’s most likely a social justice warrior or ANTIFA who likely believes DeSantis is actually a Nazi – she’s just trying to help the rest of the country realize he is.

Suspect No. 7 is an intriguing figure—I’m not entirely sure what gender she identifies as, but she appears to be a biological female. This, in itself, is noteworthy. Genuine neo-Nazi groups are notoriously restrictive when it comes to including women in these types of public actions. There are, of course, exceptions, but they’re about as rare as a polite Twitter debate. Yet here she is, front and center, breaking the mold with an uncharacteristic level of involvement.

Her appearance is another anomaly. She sports short blonde hair and black nail polish—choices not exactly emblematic of traditional neo-Nazi aesthetics. The typical neo-Nazi woman, when included, tends to stick to a more conservative, almost retro look—a far cry from Suspect No. 7’s punk-inspired styling. She isn’t decked out in any NSM gear that I could discern, but then again, the shirt she’s wearing remains an enigma (fingers crossed it doesn’t say anything worse than what we’ve already seen).

One of the most striking elements, however, is the flag she’s carrying. It features an artistic silhouette of a swastika on a black background—a design choice that’s certainly more Etsy than Aryan Brotherhood. The thought of a neo-Nazi taking the time to craft a tasteful, silhouetted swastika feels like a leap; subtlety and artistry are not exactly their trademark qualities. More peculiar still, she’s carrying pepper spray or mace, a glaring violation of an unspoken neo-Nazi rule: no weapons. True neo-Nazis understand that bringing even a hint of weaponry to these events gives law enforcement the perfect pretext to take them down—something they generally try to avoid.

Finally, like her compatriots in this bizarre cast of characters, Suspect No. 7 conceals her identity, hidden behind a mask. Real neo-Nazis often prefer to reveal themselves boldly—they wear their hate on their sleeve, both literally and figuratively. Suspect No. 7, however, chooses anonymity, further distinguishing her from the very group she purports to represent.

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Neo-Neo-Nazi Suspect No. 4 is NOT a real Neo-Nazi. He’s clearly a LARPer who does not understand either Neo-Nazi rules or culture.

Suspect No. 4 shares quite a few similarities with several of his fellow Neo-Neo-Nazis—similar enough that we won’t bother to include all of their photos in this discussion. He isn’t wearing any National Socialist Movement (NSM) insignia or any gear even remotely related to classic neo-Nazi iconography. Instead, he’s got a t-shirt that seems to say something indecipherable—perhaps as meaningless as his attempt at neo-Nazi cosplay—mostly obscured by the same emasculating BDSM harness and GoPro setup that Suspect No. 10 proudly sports.

But the pièce de résistance of his ensemble is undoubtedly the helmet. It’s a German M40 WWII “Halloween costume” helmet, clearly made of lightweight green plastic. Authentic neo-Nazis, when trying to mimic their ideological ancestors, tend to wear M40 Stahlhelms made from heavy gauge mild steel, painted in ominous satin black, complete with SS decals—emphasizing intimidation. A helmet designed for LARPers (Live Action Role-Playing), and painted in green no less, just doesn’t quite strike fear in anyone’s heart. I doubt a self-respecting neo-Nazi would be caught dead in a costume helmet—unless it was, indeed, part of an ill-conceived costume.

But what really gives Suspect No. 4—and his comrades—away as imposters are the accessories. The bullhorns they’re using are adorned with multiple Alex Jones’ INFOWARS stickers, along with Blue Lives Matter and Thin Blue Line decals. Authentic neo-Nazis have little love for Alex Jones, considering the numerous conspiracies he’s spread that shine a negative light on them. And neo-Nazis disliking the police is almost a given—most of them are felons, after all, and law enforcement isn’t high on their list of favorite institutions.

Update: A few sharp-eyed observers suggested that Suspects No. 4 and No. 7, particularly those wearing the skull face masks, might belong to a group called the AtomWaffen Division (AWD)—a group known for its frightening aesthetics, including those masks. However, it turns out that skull face masks are far more mainstream than expected—more than 1,000 sellers on Amazon carry one or more variations of the skull face mask, available with the click of a button. It’s a good reminder that sometimes “scary” is just a marketing tactic, and what looks ominous might just be part of a generic Halloween sale.

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Just who exactly are the AtomWaffen Division? This peculiar group was the brainchild of an eighteen-year-old named Brandon Clint Russell, a citizen of the Bahamas who, for reasons still mystifying to most, decided Tampa was the perfect place to set up shop for his peculiar brand of Nazi-LARPing (Live Action Role Playing). Around 2014, he gathered a few equally disenchanted individuals and founded what he dubbed the AtomWaffen Division. Russell’s roommates—Devon Arthurs, Jeremy Himmelman, and Andrew Oneschuk—initially shared his radical fantasy but soon tired of the Nazi dress-up games. In a curious twist, these three aspiring extremists got a new idea: they decided to convert to a radical form of Islam.

In 2017, the Tampa Bay Times reported an episode straight out of the pages of a twisted novel: Devon Arthurs, now a convert to radical Islam, was accused of killing his two roommates, Himmelman and Oneschuk, because they dared to criticize his religious conversion. More dramatically, they were reportedly planning to blow up a nuclear power plant, a plan Arthurs apparently thought was destined to fail. According to prosecutors, the argument unfolded because Arthurs challenged their plan to use Hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD) as a means of destroying a reactor—he argued that HMTD would be far better suited for suicide bombing, which tells you everything you need to know about this group’s grasp of science and common sense.

The tragedy culminated with Arthurs shooting and killing Himmelman (22) and Oneschuck (18). When Russell returned home, he found his best friends and roommates dead—truly a grim scene for someone who seemed to believe in radicalism as a game. Despite his distress, Russell was promptly arrested by the FBI, initially under suspicion of being involved in the murders. While he was eventually cleared of the homicides, he didn’t get off scot-free: the FBI found HMTD explosive materials—a favorite of Al-Qaeda suicide bombers—lying around his apartment. Though he wasn’t part of the murders, the FBI decided not to let this particular red flag slide, leading to his prosecution. Russell was ultimately released from prison on August 23, 2021, and has, by most accounts, refrained from returning to his pre-arrest Nazi-LARPing activities.

What remains of the AtomWaffen Division today seems more laughable than terrifying. It has dwindled to a small group—perhaps a dozen or so online trolls—who spend their time gleefully provoking outrage from behind the comfort of their screens. The Associated Press has reported that these so-called AtomWaffen members don’t see themselves as monsters; instead, they fancy themselves as provocateurs, parodying neo-Nazi activities for an online audience. Whether this is just delusion or an attempt to soften their image is anyone’s guess.

So were the protesters in skull masks AtomWaffen LARPers, or were they genuine neo-Nazis intent on smearing Governor DeSantis by provoking public outrage? The real question, however, is whether figures like Charlie Crist or Nikki Fried are coordinating with them. It’s one thing to have a few misguided individuals running around in costumes, but quite another if Florida’s top Democrats are playing puppet masters, orchestrating this bizarre theatre to score cheap political points. In this game of shadowy actors and provocateurs, the connections are what matter—and they are the connections we should be most curious about.

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The next batch of suspects—Suspects No. 3, 8, 9, 11, and 12—stood out for their peculiar detachment from the rest of the Neo-Neo-Nazi crew. These individuals, all decked out in red, kept a calculated distance from their black bloc-wearing counterparts. Even more suspiciously, several users on the ANTIFA Subreddit curiously identified these red-clad suspects as ANTIFA members. It makes one wonder if this was a convenient slip or an unintentional revelation.

This group wore newly printed masks and t-shirts adorned with Nazi symbols—symbols that, notably, are also used by Ukraine’s infamous Nazi Azov Battalion. It’s as though they plucked their imagery directly from an online pop-up shop catering to “enthusiasts” of the Ukraine conflict. They were carrying a pristine German War Ensign featuring a swastika, alongside a Black Sun flag. Neither of these flags is typically seen among American neo-Nazi groups. The reason? Their European counterparts are largely barred from displaying such symbols, meaning the cultural significance doesn’t quite translate to U.S.-based groups. The Black Sun flag, specifically, has been co-opted by those with pro-Ukraine sympathies. Neo-Nazis, for their part, do use the Black Sun—but as a tattoo or insignia, not as an ensign to wave in the air like some poorly chosen statement of allegiance.

The men in red were generally fit—much more so than the average participant in these types of rallies—and, conspicuously, they didn’t seem like your typical ANTIFA crowd. They also carried college-style backpacks, looking more like students on their way to a lecture than participants in a neo-Nazi rally. As a final twist, I took a closer look through photos of local college Democrat groups, and wouldn’t you know it, I found a few familiar faces—doppelgangers, to be precise. It seems the line between dedicated student activist and Nazi LARPer might be thinner than one would think, or at least more intentionally blurred.

This peculiar detachment, this very orchestrated appearance of “Nazism” without a corresponding ideological backbone—it all paints a picture of a group that isn’t what it claims to be. They may have been there to add fuel to the spectacle, but whether their allegiance lay with traditional neo-Nazism or whether they were merely actors in an elaborate political performance remains an open question. And, of course, one can’t help but wonder: who might have cast them in this drama, and for what purpose? Could they be the stagehands of a larger production, one designed to smear those who threaten the Democratic establishment’s narrative?

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Neo-Neo-Nazi Suspect No. 2 is NOT a real Neo-Nazi. She’s a very uncomfortable and nervous college student. She was awkwardly standing back and filming her fellow companions in red.

Suspect No. 2 will be our last examination, and her demeanor speaks volumes. In various videos and photographs, it was abundantly clear that she was extremely uncomfortable and visibly nervous. Unlike the rest of her “fellow Nazis,” who seemed determined to embody some caricature of the movement, Suspect No. 2 looked like someone who’d much rather be anywhere else. She stood alongside the suspects in red shirts, sporting the same ensemble—a red shirt and mask—but with an inexplicable twist: a long-sleeve yellow shirt beneath, despite the stifling 92º temperatures. The choice suggests someone perhaps unfamiliar with the basic logistics of outdoor protesting—certainly not the attire of someone fully committed to the Nazi image they were supposed to project.

Her hat bore the Black Sun symbol, continuing the apparent thematic confusion of the group in red. Her mere presence as a woman at a neo-Nazi gathering was a significant deviation from the norm, given the general reluctance of neo-Nazi groups to include women in their frontline activities. Like the others in red, she had a college-style backpack, further underscoring the lack of authenticity in their supposed extremist roles.

What stood out most about Suspect No. 2, however, was her role in documenting the event. She remained towards the back, holding a gimbal-mounted GoPro and filming her comrades—a practice entirely foreign to genuine neo-Nazi rallies. Traditional neo-Nazis do not film their own demonstrations for posterity or promo reels; they certainly wouldn’t meticulously record their own antics as though capturing a theatrical performance. It wasn’t about capturing counter-protesters or proving self-defense; this was about creating content, reinforcing the idea that the entire affair was nothing more than a political performance.

It’s difficult not to draw parallels between these red-shirted individuals and past incidents of false flag operations—particularly the infamous Tiki Torch stunt orchestrated by the Lincoln Project in Charlottesville, VA, during Glenn Youngkin’s gubernatorial campaign. That operation was intended to smear Youngkin by creating the illusion of white nationalist support, and when the actors were exposed, the narrative quickly crumbled. If you’re unfamiliar with that incident, I recommend reading up on it [HERE]. Once you’ve taken a look at those Tiki Torch actors, tell me if you don’t see the uncanny similarity with these red-shirted Neo-Neo-Nazis: a poorly orchestrated group, assembled for a specific effect, performing their roles for the camera rather than representing any real conviction.

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At the end of the day, it’s abundantly clear that political opponents of Governor DeSantis—and conservatives, in general—are actively orchestrating attempts to associate the GOP with Nazis in the minds of Florida voters. Yet, the reality is starkly different: not a single GOP official supports neo-Nazis. Governor DeSantis has repeatedly condemned these individuals, despite his well-founded belief that they’re being used as political pawns by Nikki Fried, Charlie Crist, and their Democratic allies.

The irony here is as thick as it is unsettling. Nikki, Charlie, and their supporters are allegedly collaborating with people parading through Florida, emblazoned with symbols straight out of Nazi Germany—symbols representing the very regime that murdered millions of Jews, including relatives of many of their own constituents. These so-called Neo-Neo-Nazis, though they may be actors in a farcical production, spread a very real message of hate. They carry antisemitic signs, shout racist and homophobic slurs, and do their utmost to make Florida a less welcoming place for all. The truth is that the actual neo-Nazi presence in Florida today numbers fewer than two dozen individuals. It’s time for Nikki, Charlie, and the Democrats to let them fade away. It’s time to stop fanning the flames of hatred for political gain.

The next time you see a group of “Neo-Nazis” turning up at a conservative event and hear Nikki Fried, Charlie Crist, or Andrew Gillum at a press conference, slamming Governor DeSantis for supposedly not denouncing them quickly enough—remember this: it’s very likely that they had a hand in coordinating the spectacle. If you happen to be a reporter, maybe it’s time to ask them about it. A little sunlight, after all, is the best disinfectant…