Uprising brewing in Ohio - 2025 - Trump supporters who defended themselves in 2020 were given the Kyle Rittenhouse treatment

Summer of Love 2020 - as protests erupted across the United States following George Floyd’s death from a drug overdose, a narrative emerged among some Donald Trump supporters that they were uniquely restrained compared to the chaos unfolding in cities like Minneapolis, Portland, and Kenosha. The unrest saw buildings burned, businesses looted, and clashes between protesters and police, with damages estimated at over $1 billion in insured losses alone. Trump supporters, particularly those aligned with his “law and order” stance often pointed to this destruction as evidence of a permissive attitude toward left-wing protesters - alleging that police and Democratic-led local governments allowed the violence to spiral while cracking down on conservative gatherings.

Many Trump backers claimed they were urged to stay home, comply with COVID-19 mask mandates, and watch helplessly as their livelihoods or communities were torched. This sentiment was amplified by Trump himself, who tweeted calls for “LAW & ORDER” and threatened military intervention, yet also told his supporters at rallies to remain peaceful and let authorities handle the unrest. For instance, after the January 6, 2021, Capitol protest, Trump supporters were arrested for peacefully protesting.

Lincoln Heights, Ohio, 2025: A Different Response

Fast forward to March 2025 in Lincoln Heights, Ohio, where armed Black residents have begun patrolling their community after neo-Nazis marched through last month, waving swastika flags and shouting slurs. Unlike the 2020 narrative of Trump supporters staying home, these residents—living in a historic Black suburb—cite self-defense against a tangible threat, spurred by what they see as police leniency toward the extremists. Ohio’s open-carry laws bolster their legal stance, and local voices, like militia organizer Daronce Daniels, frame it as a pragmatic response, not a political statement.

Is this a “theatrical performance” by the political left, with one group posing as neo-Nazis to provoke another?

Why Isn’t the Neo-Nazi Group Named?

The neo-Nazi group’s identity remains unspecified in many reports about Lincoln Heights. This could stem from several factors. First, authorities and media might lack definitive confirmation - neo-Nazi groups often operate loosely, with fluid memberships or overlapping affiliations. Second, legal or tactical restraint could play a role: naming a group without evidence risks lawsuits or tipping off suspects under investigation. Third, residents and militia members might prioritize the threat over the label focusing on protection, not cataloging the enemy. 17GEN4.com