US Army Investigating Active-Duty Serviceman who Openly Follows Proscribed Neo-Nazi Terrorist Group on Social Media
An active-duty U.S. Army soldier from the 1st Infantry Division is under investigation after being found to follow a TikTok account associated with The Base, a proscribed neo-Nazi terrorist organization. The account, which features violent content, promotion of political assassinations, and calls to form paramilitary units, has only 30 followers — one of whom is reportedly the soldier in question. The Base is designated as a terrorist organization by multiple countries including the U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the EU due to its advocacy of accelerationist violence, white supremacy, and terrorism. It has been connected to plots involving sabotage and mass violence, and it actively seeks recruits with military training. The U.S. Army confirmed that it is investigating the incident. A spokesperson stated that the Army does not tolerate extremist affiliations and is committed to identifying and confronting such behaviors. The soldier’s other social media accounts also reportedly show an interest in World War II German military reenactments and airsoft weaponry. This development comes amid growing concern that the Pentagon, under current leadership including Secretary Pete Hegseth, is not adequately addressing extremism in the ranks. In February, the Department of Defense suspended a counter-extremism initiative designed to root out white supremacist ideologies, aligning instead with directives from the Trump administration to eliminate programs seen as promoting “woke” culture. Experts, including extremism researcher Heidi Beirich, have raised alarms that the Pentagon’s current posture signals a dangerous tolerance for far-right radicalism. She called it “terrifying” that a soldier is openly connected to The Base, and said such a connection should result in immediate dismissal proceedings. This case is not isolated. Several recent incidents have involved military personnel or veterans tied to neo-Nazi plots, including attempts to sabotage electrical grids and commit domestic terrorism. Critics warn that unchecked extremism in the military threatens not only the institution itself but also national security.
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