It Could Happen Here The Alleged Far-Left Bombing Plot
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Jan 21, 2026 A group facing serious charges is accused of planning a bombing plot tied to an anti-government agenda. Alleged preparations included operational security practices and discussions about targeting methods. Their ambitions were revealed through interactions with an undercover FBI agent and a confidential source. The narrative delves into the group’s extremist messaging and logistical planning for a New Year's Eve detonation. Finally, FBI surveillance led to arrests just after a test run in the desert, prompting further investigations and raids.
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Government Framing Shapes Public Perception
- The FBI framed the arrests as a major victory against so-called Antifa-like domestic terrorism in December 2025.
- Garrison Davis highlights the government's narrative and early claims about the Turtle Island Liberation Front's threat.
Small Online Footprint, Recognizable Rhetoric
- The Turtle Island Liberation Front had a small, recent social media footprint tied to land-back and anti-imperialist rhetoric.
- Garrison notes language and symbols that matched activist currents around Palestine and decolonization.
Handwritten Plan Emphasized OPSEC Folklore
- The indictment details a handwritten operational plan called Operation Midnight Sun with extensive OPSEC lore.
- The plan mixed practical bomb instructions with folklore tactics aimed at avoiding digital traces and forensic identification.