Internet furious as masked Nazi ‘Blood Tribe’ group raises Swastika flags during march in Nashville

TENNESSEE, NASHVILLE: A wave of outrage swept through internet users when a masked group recently stormed into the Tennessee Capitol building in Nashville, brandishing Swastika flags that they proceeded to hoist atop the Capitol.

This shocking display incited widespread condemnation on social media, with many users expressing their dismay at the audacity of the group and calling on the government to intervene and quash such displays of hate.

Masked group waves Swastika flags in Tennessee 

According to the Daily Mail, shocking footage capturing a group of masked individuals parading through historic Black neighborhoods in Nashville before proudly displaying swastika flags at the State Capitol has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter).

This display occurred on Saturday, with dozens of uniformed extremists descending on Tennessee, throwing Hitler salutes as they marched along Nashville's 'Honky Tonk Highway'.

As reported by the Daily Mail, the group faced little opposition as they seized control of a podium at the state capitol building to flex their muscle. However, their actions sparked outrage as they took their protest to the streets.

The publication revealed that these marchers are believed to be associated with the white supremacist 'Blood Tribe' organization, known for staging protests at various locations, including the Wisconsin state capitol and outside Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The group, characterized by its extreme views of antisemitism, racism, and homophobia, often parades in military-style attire, frequently armed to the teeth.

Established by Christopher Polhaus, a former US Marine who transitioned into a tattoo artist, the organization allegedly has connections to the events of January 6 at the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC.

Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones found himself unexpectedly in the path of the marchers on Saturday afternoon.

He tweeted, "Just left an event honoring a Black sorority and spoke of the need to unite against the rising tide of white supremacy, only to be confronted by Nazis marching through downtown Nashville. This is exactly what my Republican colleagues hate speech is fostering and inviting."

Jones condemned the disturbing trend of far-right groups targeting the state capitol, attributing blame to Republican lawmakers for fostering an environment of impunity.

He emphasized the importance of standing firm against such displays of white supremacy, stating, "They're normalizing this, so that these types of extreme manifestations of white supremacy feel comfortable coming out into the streets. I didn't want to run away and hide from it, because I think we have to let people know that this is our community, and that we're not going to be intimidated."

Internet users call the 'Blood Tribe' members 'losers'

A user wrote, "Don’t monitor it, shut it down, and identify all the people involved. This is outrageous, it’s menacing, and you don’t get to hide behind a mask to threaten people. Do something about it."

Another user wrote, "Terrifying. Also, they dress like parking lot attendants."

"We need to follow Germany's lead and ban all Nazi demonstration, paraphernalia, and hate speech. Make it illegal and prosecute to the full extent of the law," one user wrote.

 

One user commented, "Ignorant losers"

Another user called out the masked group and wrote, "Bunch of lowlifes. Hate speech from both sides of the aisle should be condemned."

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