10-Minute Video Captures Racists Displaying ‘DeSantis Country’ Flags, Infowars Logo, and More During Walt Disney World Rally
NSM Praises and Vows to Support Florida Governor, Receives Honks
of Support from Many Drivers in Footage Posted in Private Telegram Chat
Warning: The video contains language and statements that many may find extremely offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
By Gary Glennell Toms
On May 20, From The G-Man obtained copy of a private video that was published in the National Socialists Movement’s (NSM) Telegram chat room. In the video, NSM members are shown walking along an area of Florida and handing out fliers in effort to draw attention to their cause or recruit new members. Throughout the footage, drivers are seen honking horns in support of the group as members lodge verbal attacks against President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party, and repeatedly yell racial slurs.
One NSM member is shown berating Jews and other minorities through a bullhorn with an “Infowars.com” sticker attached. Infowars is owned and operated by internationally-known talk show host Alex Jones. In several clips, the camera pans to sections where “DeSantis Country” flags are displayed. Soon after, the video pinpoints the location as the entrance to Walt Disney World. An angry and intense exchange between group members and what appeared to be a driver of color was also captured.
According to the source, who asked that their name not be publicized, the footage is related to a May (2022) rally that received national attention after a man was captured in a TikTok video waving a flag with a swastika symbol in front of Walt Disney World.
The source explained that while they do not have any affiliation with the NSM, they access the chat room to closely monitor it for potential threats. “The process isn’t easy because they constantly revamp access capability for the platform, which is private. Luckily, I’ve been able to set up accounts and access the chat room,” said the source. “I basically go on to see what they may be planning, especially if it could have an impact on national security. I was angered and truly sickened by the killings in Buffalo. If I come across something that I think should be brought to the public’s attention, I share it with certain people. I was told this news site has done extensive reporting on the white supremacist movement. Once I logged on and was able to confirm what I was told, I decided to submit the video. For the record, I plan to submit a lot more, especially if threats are made or people will be targeted like they were in Buffalo.”
The source also noted that the NSM Telegram chat room is filled with some of the most racist and vile comments and videos that they have ever seen on the Internet. “People in this country should not take the NSM or other hate groups that are springing up too lightly,” they said. “The video I shared with your office is confirmation that the hate is real and, more importantly, it’s reaching a fever pitch. Just look at the video and how many of the people who drove by responded! That’s not okay. It’s not okay,” they concluded.
The office of Governor Ron DeSantis was contacted, at media@eog.myflorida.com and governorron.desantis@eog.myflorida.com, and asked if he cared to issue a statement regarding the NSM’s racist attacks against his Black and Jewish constituents. The governor, as well as his spokesperson, was also invited to respond to the fact that a hate group has aligned itself with the governor by declaring Florida is “DeSantis Country?” From The G-Man has not received a statement and will publish all comments if submitted in the days to come.
The Walt Disney Company was contacted, at TWDC.pressinquiries@Disney.com, and asked if it had any comments on the NSM’s racist attacks in front of Walt Disney World and whether the company is concerned these rallies will increase as the mid-term elections draw near? The company has not responded.
From The G-Man contacted the Infowars office, via email at MediaInt@infowars.com, and asked if Alex Jones had any comments on the NSM implying it endorses or has the full support of Infowars. There has been no response from Jones or an Infowars spokesperson. When asked if they were aware if Jones was affiliated with the NSM in any way, the source indicated Jones has no ties to the group.