Hate and Chaos Rise in Trump’s America

May 27, 2025

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has identified 1,371 hate and antigovernment extremist groups operating across the United States in 2024, according to their latest Year in Hate & Extremism report. These groups are increasingly embedding themselves in politics while targeting marginalized communities through various tactics including intimidation, disinformation, and violence. Hard-right organizations have aggressively targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, falsely framing them as threats to white Americans.

Who is affected

Marginalized communities
Users of DEI initiatives
Jewish institutions
Planet Fitness locations with trans-inclusive policies
Voters at targeted polling places in Georgia
Boys and young men susceptible to manosphere radicalization
Black women (specifically targeted by Fresh & Fit podcast)
Native-born Americans (via conspiracy theories about replacement)

What action is being taken

The SPLC is monitoring and documenting extremist groups across the United States
Extremist groups are embedding themselves in politics and policymaking
Hard-right groups are targeting DEI initiatives through various tactics
Militia groups calling themselves "minutemen" are training in paramilitary tactics and lobbying local governments
Manosphere influencers are using social media algorithms to drive youth toward male-supremacy content
Turning Point USA is advising on Project 2025 and organizing Trump campaign events

Why it matters

Extremists at various government levels are creating an atmosphere of chaos and cruelty that makes people feel powerless
These groups build power through threatening violence, capturing political parties and government institutions
Extremist ideologies are infiltrating mainstream discourse through conspiracy theories
Platforms like Telegram with lax moderation allow designated terrorist groups to operate freely
The coordinated attacks on DEI initiatives represent a broader strategy to undermine efforts toward equality
The cross-recruitment between different extremist ideologies strengthens their collective influence

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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