An unusual employee is facing accusations of plotting to storm the White House during a UFC event called Freedom 250. This person has posted a range of anti-Trump, white supremacist, and anti-Semitic content on TikTok, with the federal government stating that the social media platform was utilized to help coordinate the conspiracy.
Brian Omar Loar, who is 24 years old, filled his TikTok account with videos from others advocating for violent upheaval and governmental destruction, often reflecting themes tied to white supremacy and various conspiracy theories.
One of his posts included a statement saying, “The people calling you extremists are eating babies,” paired with imagery typical of white supremacist movements, including a crusader knight’s helmet and a double-headed eagle.
In another video, he shared footage of a “Make America Great Again” flag being incinerated, set to “Erika,” a song favored by the Nazis during World War II.
“That’s when I finally understood what was going on,” announced the video. The narrator explained how the left and the right label people, ultimately suggesting that they’re just Americans with varied perspectives.
Loar made several posts criticizing Trump as well. One video captured Trump responding to a question about the potential for war with Iran, stating he “didn’t guarantee there would be no war,” followed by clips of Trump claiming he would avoid conflict while in office. This video ended with a caption: “Someone needs to remind President Trump that the internet is forever…”
Loar was among four individuals charged recently with plotting an attack at the White House event, intending to utilize explosive drones and sniper fire to create havoc, which they hoped would ignite a revolution in the U.S.
Interestingly, just days prior, the mother of a 19-year-old co-conspirator reported suspicious behavior. This led the FBI to monitor an online chat where the group was allegedly strategizing the attack.
At least 19 individuals across California, Ohio, Missouri, and Nebraska are thought to have been involved in the conspiracy. The feasibility of their plan remains uncertain, but some suspects were found equipped with bulletproof vests and firearms.
Remarkably, social media activities akin to Loar’s have played a key role in connecting these alleged conspirators. According to court documents, TikTok was chiefly employed to recruit individuals with extremist views.
“Members of this group were primarily recruited through TikTok,” revealed the criminal complaint from California. Once someone was confirmed as a group member, they were transferred to a more secure chat on Signal.
Loar and his associates appeared to espouse “accelerationist” ideologies, which often align with white supremacy, and aimed at undermining mainstream American society.
Moreover, it wasn’t just Trump who faced Loar’s social media ire. Israel was frequently depicted in a negative light as an “evil” force supposedly manipulating America financially, classic anti-Semitic narratives were echoed, and data centers were accused of creating an AI surveillance state.
“All they have brought us is chaos, enslavement, taking our money, and sending our children to fight for something we don’t know about,” one video claimed. “I think their time is over, and I think everyone around the world feels that.”
Loar has denied any involvement in plans to attack the White House during the UFC event, asserting that he only aimed to take part in a protest. However, evidence from court documents suggests otherwise, including his Instagram account that shows him wielding a firearm. He has allegedly remarked that a “hypothetical” drone strike would be a more effective means to “bring about political change” than random shootings.
Loar was arrested alongside Michael Alan Thomas, the 31-year-old Theisen Propper, 32-year-old Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, and 32-year-old Daniel K. Eskridge. They are facing various severe charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder of a federal officer, as well as gun-related offenses.
