Bulwark Takes Right-Wing Militia’s Wild Plot to Destroy the Weather System
May 7, 2025
Will Sommer, a correspondent for The Bulwark covering right-wing and internet culture, delves into the bizarre world of militia groups threatening federal weather radar sites. He discusses the rise of these groups fueled by conspiracy theories and their belief that weather radars are tools for government control. The conversation highlights the alarming intersection of social media and extremist behavior, drawing connections to past events like the January 6th insurrection, while navigating the absurdity of these wild beliefs.
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Militia's Weather Control Belief
- The militia group Veterans on Patrol believes weather radars are government-controlled weapons.
- They think weather manipulation caused Hurricane Helene to destroy mineral-rich land in North Carolina.
Louis Arthur's Controversial Leadership
- Louis Arthur leads Veterans on Patrol despite not being a veteran.
- He gained attention via QAnon child trafficking claims and now threatens weather radar destruction.
Weather Control Conspiracies Spread
- Militia threats to attack radar sites are serious and include organizing dry runs.
- Similar weather control conspiracy beliefs appear in figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and RFK Jr.