Little Rock, Arkansas, December 14, 2025
Recent public records reveal that four men from North Carolina participated in a Neo-Nazi rally in Little Rock, Arkansas. Two of the identified individuals hail from the Charlotte area. The rally was organized by the Blood Tribe, a white supremacist group, and sparked significant backlash from community members and organizations like the NAACP, raising concerns about hate-based ideologies and law enforcement responses.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Public records have recently confirmed that four men from North Carolina participated in a Neo-Nazi rally held in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 6, 2025. Two of the identified individuals are from the Charlotte area. The rally, organized by the white supremacist group Blood Tribe, occurred in a historically significant location, prompting strong community reactions and calls for accountability.
North Carolina Men Identified in Public Records
The men identified from North Carolina include Robert Virtue, 36, of Shelby; Matthew Morgan, 40, of Hickory; Eric Adam, 29, of Sanford; and Nicholas Fisher, 34, of Wendell. Their involvement came to light through public records following a police stop after the rally.
The Rally in Little Rock
The Neo-Nazi rally took place in front of the Arkansas State Capitol and notably, Little Rock Central High School. This location carries significant historical weight, as Little Rock Central High School was the site of a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement in 1957 when nine Black students, known as the Little Rock Nine, integrated the school. The rally specifically focused near the Little Rock Nine statue, which commemorates these students. Participants displayed flags with Nazi symbolism and carried a banner featuring a segregationist slogan. Following the march, body camera footage captured some men chanting “Heil Hitler” and performing Nazi salutes.
Identification Through Traffic Stop
The identification of the participants, including the North Carolina men, was made possible after the group departed the rally in a U-Haul box truck. The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) stopped the truck, and the driver, 36-year-old Zachary Platter of Bloomington, Indiana, was cited for improperly allowing individuals to ride in the back of the vehicle. LRPD later released body camera footage from this traffic stop, showing officers taking down the names of the men. Public records subsequently identified 22 of the 23 men in the truck.
Blood Tribe: The Organizing Group
The rally was organized by the Blood Tribe, a white supremacist group founded in 2022 by former U.S. Marine and tattoo artist Christopher Pohlhaus. The group is recognized by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) as a white supremacist organization. Blood Tribe members are known for their distinctive attire of red and black, carrying flags adorned with swastikas, and chanting white supremacist slogans during their rallies, which have occurred in various states across the nation. The SPLC annually tracks hate and extremist groups throughout the United States. Beyond rallies, the group has also been noted for attempting to disrupt pro-LGBTQ events and spreading misinformation, such as a rumor about Haitian immigrants in Ohio leading up to the 2024 election.
Broader Nationwide Participation
While four of the identified participants were from North Carolina, the public records revealed that the group inside the U-Haul truck represented a broader nationwide presence. Only one participant was from Arkansas, 54-year-old Matthew Etan from Lakeview. Other men in the truck hailed from states including Kentucky, Illinois, New Jersey, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Alabama, Michigan, and Colorado, demonstrating the widespread nature of such extremist movements across the United States.
Community and Law Enforcement Responses
The rally and the subsequent identification of its participants have drawn significant public attention and criticism. The NAACP Little Rock Branch condemned the rally as an act of intimidation, particularly threatening to Black and minority communities in Little Rock. The organization raised concerns about the initial response from local and state law enforcement, suggesting that a delay in intervention demonstrated “selective justice” for extremist groups. The NAACP has called for a thorough investigation into the LRPD’s actions on December 6, urging for accountability and the establishment of clear protocols for dealing with extremist groups and potential public safety risks. In response, the Little Rock Police Department affirmed its commitment to protecting constitutional rights for lawful assembly, while simultaneously condemning any group or individual promoting hate-based ideologies.
Historical Context of Extremism
The presence of neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups in the United States has a documented history. Organizations such as the National Socialist Movement (NSM), another neo-Nazi group, have previously held rallies, including one at the Arkansas State Capitol in 2018. These groups often promote ideologies that seek to establish a white ethnostate and advocate for the expulsion of Jewish people, non-Whites, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The SPLC classifies such groups as hate groups and tracks their activities and numbers nationwide, documenting hundreds of hate and antigovernment extremist groups annually across the United States. Reports also highlight instances of individuals with alleged ties to neo-Nazi groups running for public office in states like North Carolina, further underscoring the ongoing challenge posed by such extremist ideologies. Acts of right-wing extremism, including those perpetrated by white supremacist groups, have been responsible for a significant percentage of deadly extremist incidents in the United States since 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions
What event recently occurred in Little Rock, Arkansas?
A Neo-Nazi rally organized by the Blood Tribe group occurred in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 6, 2025.
Were any North Carolina residents involved in the Arkansas rally?
Yes, public records show that four men from North Carolina participated in the Neo-Nazi rally in Little Rock, Arkansas. Two of the men are from the Charlotte area.
How were the participants of the rally identified?
Participants were identified after the group left the rally in a U-Haul truck, which was stopped by the Little Rock Police Department. Body camera footage from the stop and subsequent public records led to the identification of the individuals.
What is the Blood Tribe group?
The Blood Tribe is a white supremacist group founded in 2022 by Christopher Pohlhaus, and it is classified as such by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
What was the significance of the rally’s location?
The rally took place in front of the Arkansas State Capitol and Little Rock Central High School, near the Little Rock Nine statue. Little Rock Central High School is historically significant for its racial integration in 1957 by the Little Rock Nine.
What was the response from the NAACP?
The NAACP Little Rock Branch condemned the rally as an act of intimidation and criticized the law enforcement response, calling for an investigation and clearer protocols for handling extremist groups.
| Feature | Detail | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Rally | December 6, 2025 | State-level (Arkansas) |
| Location of Rally | Little Rock, Arkansas (Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock Nine statue) | State-level (Arkansas) |
| Organizing Group | Blood Tribe (white supremacist group) | Nationwide |
| North Carolina Participants Identified | Four men: Robert Virtue (Shelby), Matthew Morgan (Hickory), Eric Adam (Sanford), Nicholas Fisher (Wendell) | State-level (North Carolina) |
| Method of Identification | Traffic stop of U-Haul truck, body camera footage, public records | State-level (Arkansas) |
| Nature of Rally Activities | Display of Nazi symbolism, segregationist banner, chanting “Heil Hitler”, Nazi salutes | State-level (Arkansas) |
| Broader Participation | Individuals from multiple U.S. states (Kentucky, Illinois, New Jersey, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Alabama, Michigan, Colorado) | Nationwide |
| Community Reaction | NAACP condemnation, calls for investigation into law enforcement response | State-level (Arkansas) |
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