Old Glory Club: The New Face of Far-Right Extremism in America

Since the start of Trump’s second term, the American political landscape has shifted in ways that would make even the most seasoned satirists do a double-take. Among the most alarming developments is the meteoric rise of the Old Glory Club—a group that has managed to blend the aesthetics of a gym membership with the ideology of far-right extremism, all under the guise of “brotherhood” and “patriotism.”

Let’s be clear: the Old Glory Club is not your average civic group. With at least 26 chapters across 20 states, and a playbook that includes recruiting young men through fitness and “community,” the OGC is part of a broader trend of “active clubs” that have exploded in number since 2021. Their rapid growth isn’t just about push-ups and protein shakes; it’s about building a network that is explicitly exclusionary, deeply racist, and increasingly linked to acts of domestic terrorism.

What makes the OGC particularly dangerous is its ability to camouflage hate as health. Their recruitment videos look like ads for a new CrossFit box, but the real workout is ideological: members are indoctrinated with white supremacist beliefs, encouraged to view violence as a means of “defending” their country, and plugged into a network that spans the nation. The club’s rhetoric is laced with nostalgia for an America that never existed—one where “real men” stand up for “traditional values,” code for a society where only certain people belong.

Since Trump’s return to the White House, the OGC has only accelerated its growth. The political climate has emboldened far-right actors, giving groups like OGC the oxygen they need to organize, recruit, and act. Their members have been linked to plots targeting everything from power grids to LGBTQ+ events, showing that their ambitions go far beyond angry rants on social media.

But here’s the thing: sunlight is the best disinfectant. By exposing the tactics, growth, and real-world dangers of groups like the Old Glory Club, we can start to push back against their normalization. Satire and sharp commentary aren’t just tools for entertainment—they’re weapons in the fight for truth.

If you care about the future of American democracy, pay attention to the Old Glory Club and groups like it. Their growth is a warning sign. Let’s not ignore it.

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