OAN's Brooke Mallory
1:32 PM – Thursday, January 18, 2024
A biological man who identifies as a transgender woman was taken into custody by FBI agents last week for allegedly expressing “transphobia” and hatred and anger against certain minorities while posting photos of various firearms online.
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Elizabeth West, 56, of Cottage Grove, was arrested by FBI agents in Oregon last week after West was seen holding a firearm while making images of weapons and threats about “transphobia” and “transphobia.” The arrest was made after investigating a large number of social media posts from West, including images. Her criminal complaint says her subtitles include racial groups.
West is said to have been diagnosed with PTSD, dissociative disorder, and bipolar disorder during previous hospitalizations.
A Facebook threat against West in September and the 56-year-old's possession of a firearm that West actively refused to relinquish led FBI Special Agent Damara Gonzalez to label him an “interstate threat.”
The FBI first received information about West on September 26th.thIn 2023, an agent in Eugene, Oregon, learned that West was posting disturbing content online in a Facebook (meta) group called “Trans Women Support Group.” The posts included two firearms with threatening and racist captions. In another post, West also expressed that “she” has endured bullying from “transphobic” people.
According to the website transactual.org.uk, “The core values underlying all transphobia are rejecting transgender identity and acknowledging that it may be real and legitimate. Webmd.com, on the other hand, says, “Transphobia is hatred, fear, or disgust toward transgender people or anyone who does not fit into the male/female gender binary.'' refers to a person who embraces
“Well, I wish I had better news, but what I'm writing to you right now is the fact that I'm at my limit. I'm probably going to get fired from this job… I'm taking too much of that. I've endured this much bullying from transphobic assholes to keep looking for work, and I'm left with no other choice. Maybe I'll go out in a blaze of glory. “I've been preparing for this moment for a long time, at least then I'll remember that I have no family or friends,” one of West's Facebook posts said. .
The criminal complaint states that despite finding numerous social media posts by West in which he expressed an interest in various firearms and extremist ideals such as Nazism, sometimes referred to as “National Socialism,” authorities It details how West was still refraining from detaining him until then. week.
West also posted images of what appeared to be a bedroom filled with Nazi flags and various white supremacist flags.
According to insiders who have spoken to the media and investigators, West went to neo-Nazi demonstrations and events with her boyfriend, with whom she had a homosexual relationship, before she transitioned.
West's arrest also raises concerns about the growing number of nonbinary and transgender individuals in the spotlight for crimes, including Audrey Elizabeth Hale, the 28-year-old transgender mass shooter and domestic terrorist who killed six people. It took place during a debate. Covenant Christian Private School in Tennessee for children and adults.
However, the majority of US Democratic Party officials, especially President Joe Biden, are deflecting attention from these acts of violence, especially since the perpetrators are “gender nonconforming” and members of protected classes. After the devastating mass shooting at Covenant Christian Private School, Biden posted a tweet about how badly transgender people are treated in this country and that they face constant abuse and hatred. He expressed complete disregard for the Christian children and adults whose lives were taken by mentally ill people. 28 years old.
“My administration will repeal the ban on transgender Americans from serving our country, and I will take historic executive action to strengthen civil rights protections for all LGBTQI+ Americans,” Biden said in a statement in November. signed,” he said.
Regarding West's Facebook post, the 56-year-old said he became “upset and jealous” after speaking online with another trans woman from Oregon. that. ” Mr. West said this during his interview with the FBI.
After West created a profile on Twitter, Trans Online detectives posted further disturbing statements on social media.
At one point, the profile on West's “I am ready to face the wizard of the world,” it read.
Later, West also admitted to FBI agents that their particular “hatred of black people” was inspired by an alleged assault by three black men in 1990, and that West told FBI agents that his “black customers” were “intentionally He also admitted to another claim that he has a tendency to misgender me. ”, adding fuel to the fire. Mr. West's pro-Palestinian sentiments appear to have increased transgender hostility toward Israel and Jews in general.
“From November 27, 2023 to December 15, 2023, agents frequently accessed West's publicly accessible pages. Agents frequently accessed West's publicly accessible pages, including images of violence against Black people, Jews, and immigrants, and weapons possession. “We observed the posting and reposting of multiple memes, videos, and statements, including idolization of Hitler and the Nazi flag, and live streaming video of the Christchurch, New Jersey, mosque shootings.Zealand,” the complaint states. is stated.
“Good luck Blackie,” West wrote in the caption of one photo in a Nov. 24 post.th A further photo of the firearm was attached.
“On December 5, 2023, West uploaded a photo depicting a shotgun, an assault rifle, two handguns, and an AK-47 with a white and green camouflage body. Don't forget women,'' the lawsuit continues.
FBI agents allegedly made multiple attempts to contact West, but calls were not returned. According to the FBI, in early January, the person with gender dysphoria “admitted” her hatred of “Jews, African-Americans, and immigrants” and that “she” owned various firearms. He also admitted that
“That same day, investigators searched West's residence and found approximately 11 handguns and 16 rifles, tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition, firearm accessories, and a black book matching descriptions in West's 'Black Shadow' diary. 48 drawings and firearms were seized. “A black and white composition notebook containing notes made by West,” the complaint states.
After being taken into custody, West was surprisingly registered as a female prisoner at the Lane County Jail.
oregon live news West has not yet appeared in court, it reported.
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