Staff Reports
A recent incident involving an individual claiming to be a woman has sparked concern over the increasingly radicalized antics of those on the left. Ryan Michael English, a 24-year-old from Massachusetts now identifying as “Riley Jane,” was arrested after allegedly plotting to kill top Republicans and being armed with a collection of dangerous items, including knives and materials for Molotov cocktails. It seems that in a world where gender identity can shift like the wind, so too can one’s grasp on reality.
English’s journey to the nation’s capital was not a peaceful pilgrimage. After voicing intentions to take down Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, English found himself on the wrong side of a Capitol Police officer. It was not just idle chatter; English had in his possession various weapons, including a lighter, rags, and vodka bottles designed for incendiary purposes. Apparently, all it took was a couple of bottles of vodka to ignite a grand scheme reminiscent of college prank gone horribly wrong. The disturbing part? The thought process behind using alcohol to hurl flames at a sitting secretary is about as concerning as it gets.
This story just got WILD—
The person arrested for planning to assassinate Gay Republican Scott Bessent at the US Capitol on Monday WAS TRANS.
No other movement radicalizes activists into violent terrorists more than the radical trans movement.
Trans terrorism is on the rise. pic.twitter.com/FSyhVXsZSD
— David Leatherwood 🇺🇸 (@brokebackUSA) January 30, 2025
The curious case of English serves as a glaring example of the mainstream narratives pushed by radicals online. Citing a variety of posts from platforms like Reddit, where extremist views seem to be fostered in a cozy echo chamber, English’s targets shifted drastically during his journey to Washington. Originally contemplating an attack on the Heritage Foundation, he seemed to settle on Bessent. Whatever happened to political discourse? Apparently, it’s been replaced by an alarming tendency to resort to violence, a trend that many may argue is fueled by fringe social media rhetoric.
After a chaotic string of thoughts that drove him to the capitol seeking violence, English ultimately surrendered without striking a blow. It’s almost comical in a tragic sort of way that someone would travel across state lines, only to toss in the towel once faced with a member of law enforcement. It begs the question, was this more about the theatrics of a misguided martyr than a true assassination plot? Whatever the intent, it truly underscores how volatile and irrational some segments of society have become.
The issued note left behind by English offers chilling insight into the mindsets harboring resentment towards public servants. Complaints about “Nazis” and vague references to “them” reveal a passenger in search of personal validation through chaos, shouting into a void while grasping for relevance. His acceptance of a potential “suicide by cop” scenario further highlights these troubling mental gymnastics. Sadly, incidents such as this further erode the fabric of civil discourse in America, showcasing how far some individuals are willing to go to express their anger against perceived enemies. The question remains: how long before such acts of aggression become normalized in a society struggling to maintain civility?
