A Guardian investigation has revealed the Old Glory Club (OGC), a nationwide network of at least 26 far-right, men-only fraternal clubs across 20 US states. The OGC, which has "literally hundreds" of participants including military personnel, lawyers, and civil servants, promotes antisemitic and racist ideologies, advocating for "cancellation insurance" and decentralized activist institutions. Key members like podcaster Pete Quinones use their platforms to push extreme views, raising alarms about the rise of organized racist political groups, especially during Donald Trump's political resurgence.
Revealed: the far-right, antisemitic men’s club network spreading across US
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A Guardian investigation has revealed the Old Glory Club (OGC), a nationwide network of at least 26 far-right, men-only fraternal clubs across 20 US states. The OGC, which has "literally hundreds" of participants including military personnel, lawyers, and civil servants, promotes antisemitic and racist ideologies, advocating for "cancellation insurance" and decentralized activist institutions. Key members like podcaster Pete Quinones use their platforms to push extreme views, raising alarms about the rise of organized racist political groups, especially during Donald Trump's political resurgence.
Trending- 1 2017: Pete Quinones started his podcast.
- 2 July 10, 2022: Ryan Turnipseed's speech at Tennessee Scyldings conference.
- 3 October 2022: Old Glory Club Substack and X account launched.
- 4 November 2022: Old Glory Club podcast content appeared online.
- 5 February 2023: Ryan Turnipseed identified as white supremacist faction member; Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod called for excommunication.
- 6 April 2023: The Prudentialist presented OGC as part of far-right effort.
- 7 June 16, 2023: Old Glory Club incorporated in Virginia.
- 8 May 2024: Ryan Turnipseed excommunicated by First Lutheran church.
- 9 Last month (implied June 2025): Pete Quinones podcast on US attacks on Iran.
- 10 May (2025): Most recent OGC in-person conference.
- 11 November (2024): OGC post-election livestream.
- 12 December (2024): Pete Quinones used racial slur.
- Spread of far-right and antisemitic ideologies
- Potential national security threat due to military/government personnel involvement
- Increased organization of racist political groups
- "Cancellation insurance" for members
What: A nationwide network of far-right, antisemitic, men-only fraternal clubs called the Old Glory Club (OGC) has been exposed, with dozens of chapters across 20 US states and hundreds of participants.
When: OGC incorporated on June 16, 2023. Organization took shape over more than a year prior. Substack and X account launched October 2022. Podcast content by November 2022. Ryan Turnipseed's speech July 10, 2022. Pete Quinones' podcast since 2017.
Where: United States (20 states), Virginia (incorporation, Evan Dale Schalow, Harvey Pretlow Rawls III), Oklahoma (Ponca City, Ryan Turnipseed), Kansas (Wichita, Immanuel Lutheran church), Florida (Tampa Bay, Matthew Pearson; St Petersburg, Kyle Lindskog), Alabama (Phenix City, Michael R Gibbs), Indiana (Zionsville, Kyle Lindskog; Carmel, Paul Scott Lunsford Jr).
Why: To build an offline social network for the far-right, promote their ideologies, create "anti-fragility" against the state, and support members facing professional repercussions for their views.
How: Through in-person conferences, online networks (Substack, X, podcasts), local chapters (at least five American men over 18, quarterly/annual reporting), and a central committee overseeing the organization.