Neo-Nazi group constructing camp in rural Maine, aiming at immigrants.
Maine Lawmakers Address Alleged Neo-Nazi Encampment
Maine lawmakers are urgently addressing the presence of an encampment allegedly built by a well-known neo-Nazi group in a small rural town near the Canadian border. The group, known as Blood Tribe and led by former U.S. Marine Christopher Pohlhaus, has raised concerns among locals and officials.
In video posts on alternative media platforms like Telegram, Pohlhaus, adorned with anti-Semitic tattoos and a large metal Swastika necklace, has expressed the group’s focus on the large influx of immigrants expected to enter rural New England states, particularly Maine, in the coming years.
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Earlier this month, Pohlhaus and members of another neo-Nazi group protested in front of the Maine capital, holding a sign that read, “Keep New England White.” This demonstration further fueled concerns about their activities.
Maine Governor Janet Mills recently announced her administration’s plan to attract an additional 75,000 migrants to the state as part of her New Americans plan. This initiative aims to address workforce needs but has raised tensions with groups like Blood Tribe.
In videos obtained by the Counter Extremism Project, Pohlhaus can be seen shouting at Somali migrants in Portland, Maine, who were protesting for better living conditions. His aggressive behavior and hate speech have sparked outrage.
A bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers is now pushing for new legislation that would enable them to remove Pohlhaus and Blood Tribe from the state and prevent similar groups from acquiring property. Senate Republican leader Trey Stewart emphasized that such hate has no place in Maine or anywhere in the nation.
According to a report by the Anti-Defamation League, Maine has become a prime target for various neo-Nazi groups, including NSC-131, which are increasing their presence not only in Maine but also in neighboring New England states.
Pohlhaus has been purchasing land in Springfield, Maine, since 2021, and his group has amassed approximately 100 acres. He has openly stated on social media his intention to create a “white-only community” in the state.
Maine is currently the second whitest state per capita in the United States, following neighboring Vermont and New Hampshire. The Epoch Times has been unable to reach Pohlhaus for comment.
In addition to their anti-immigrant stance, Pohlhaus and his group have also expressed opposition to women’s rights and the LGBT community. They have made headlines for attending a protest against a drag queen event in Ohio while armed with guns.
While Pohlhaus has been labeled a right-wing extremist by liberals, most conservatives have distanced themselves from him and his supporters. Army veteran Kristofer Goldsmith, who infiltrated neo-Nazi groups like Blood Tribe, highlighted that their main target for recruitment is veterans living in rural white states like Maine.
Goldsmith, founder of Task Force Butler Institute, expressed concern about the influence of social media on veterans, leading them down a dangerous path. He did not respond to inquiries from The Epoch Times but has publicly defended President Joe Biden against attacks from former President Donald Trump.
Recent reports from the Bangor Daily News in Maine have observed Pohlhaus’s group constructing rudimentary cabins on their property using timber harvested from the land. Pohlhaus proudly shared on Telegram that his group is making progress.
CBS Maine affiliate WGME13 reported that Pohlhaus claimed to have a sawmill on-site, enabling them to build structures quickly. However, local tax collector Nicole Lee stated that Pohlhaus would require a permit for any construction on the property.
The situation in Springfield continues to develop, and Maine lawmakers are determined to address the presence of Blood Tribe and prevent the spread of hate groups in the state.
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