The American Guard’s members seem to have no problem maintaining membership in both the avowedly white supremacist Vinlanders and the ostensibly ethnically-inclusive American Guard. And the American Guard’s Facebook page appears to have a strong predilection for posting news articles that portray racial minorities, immigrants and, particularly, Muslims, in a negative light. James says the articles are primarily about “Marxists” and “social justice warriors” – the favorite bogeymen of the far-right, where [founder Brien] James says the American Guard has drawn heavily for recruits.
Jordan Fischer, “Who are The American Guard: Patriotic nationalists, or skinheads in disguise?“
Relevance to New England Landscape:
- Super Happy Fun America/Resist Marxism‘s link, through John Camden, to American Guard illustrates SHFA’s connection to violent, national organizations.
Resources & Links:
- “Who are The American Guard: Patriotic nationalists, or skinheads in disguise?” Jordan Fischer, WRTV Indianapolis, May 25, 2017
- Fact Sheet: Soldiers of Odin, Bridge Initiative, March 9, 2019
- Before it was renamed American Guard, it was Soldiers of Odin
New England Known Members/Affiliates:
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New England Actions Since 2017:
- PROFILED EVENT: Providence Freedom Rally
October 6, 2018
Providence, RI - PROFILED EVENT: June 2nd for the 2nd Amendment
June 2, 2018
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