A white supremacist group known as "Blood Tribe" is making headlines as it plans to construct a massive headquarters in the state of Maine.
The state government is scrambling to find a way to halt the development, according to a report by The Daily Beast.
While the group has been making waves with its upcoming swastika flag march in Florida, scheduled just days after a racist mass shooting in Jacksonville, it is in Maine that Blood Tribe and its leader, Christopher Pohlhaus, are attempting to establish themselves.
The group has been purchasing land in the sparsely populated town of Springfield, with the aim of creating a white supremacist hub. However, their efforts have resulted in their supporters being banned from Airbnb.
In response to this alarming situation, Maine State Senator Joe Baldacci is proposing legislation to prevent the construction of the "military-style" camp. Currently, 25 states already have similar laws in place to prevent private groups from setting up training facilities.
Pohlhaus remains defiant in the face of potential legislation, stating that it will not deter him. He envisions the proposed headquarters occupying 120 acres of land in what he refers to as the "white state."
Although the date for the Florida march has not yet been announced, Pohlhaus revealed that he will be attending the event on September 6.
He also expressed his belief that the lack of pushback from the police gives his group the freedom to be as provocative and offensive as possible, stating, "The cops being there definitely gives you the leeway to be as insufferable and obnoxious as possible. I can say whatever to encourage the most emotional response."
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