
We have reason to believe that a likely infiltrator/agent provocateur by the name of John Sullivan, or âActivist John,â is attempting to insert himself in the Seattle protest community.
(sorry babe, long thread)
(1/23) #seattleprotestcomms
John has been kicked from the #SaltLakeCity and #Portland protest scenes due to alarming behaviors including grifting/profiteering, self-promotion/clout chasing, sabotage of community actions, threats of violence, and â maybe most disturbingly â ties to the far-right.
(2/23)
(2/23)
In short â Johnâs brother, James, is the co-founder of a pro-Trump org called âCivilized Awakening,â and has strong ties to Proud Boys â even having spoken at a Proud Boy rally. The brothersâ polarized political stances conveniently bolster the other's public personas.
(3/23)
(3/23)
Activists in these cities recommend that he be barred from community actions and totally avoided. Social media accounts claiming to be âSeattle-based" yet aligning with Johnâs MO have been popping up and interacting with existing local protest groups in the past few days.
(4/23)
(4/23)
In addition to recently attempting to cozy up to our local orgs, (Including Rebellion Baby. Stop trying to be friends with us, John.) heâs doing a looooot of talking on his socials about wanting to move away from Utah.
(5/23)

(5/23)
To get a better idea of John's behaviors and impacts on protest communities: This document from a PDX comrade lays it out. Itâs an important, detailed read â and ends with the recommendation of a "complete and total, national lock out."
(Links at end of this thread.)
(6/23)
(Links at end of this thread.)
(6/23)
More warnings about John from protesters who have encountered him. In addition to SLC and PDX, he was recently seen in DC during the week of the Million MAGA March:
(7/23)
(7/23)
Screenshots of posts by the account @/watchriotporn, which was originally @/anarchybloc â one of Johnâs accounts. Most posts are full blown fash and make references to the account having âinformants.â
(8/23)
(8/23)
We have a rather full, yet likely v incomplete list of Johnâs online accounts. Please block em, baby. If youâre in Seattle and have been contacted by these or similar accounts, please DM us.
(9/23)
(9/23)
1. Websites: â¨
http://www.insurgenceusa.com ⨠https://www.activistjohn.com/
2. YouTube: â¨
Activist X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXh9pdmgESJsVCo2F52Z-A
Insurgence USA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFk ...
3. Twitter:
@/blackfistnews
@/anarchybloc
@/watchriotporn
@/johnjohn809
@/activistjohn
@/xxxblackbloc
(10/23)
http://www.insurgenceusa.com ⨠https://www.activistjohn.com/
2. YouTube: â¨
Activist X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXh9pdmgESJsVCo2F52Z-A
Insurgence USA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFk ...
3. Twitter:
@/blackfistnews
@/anarchybloc
@/watchriotporn
@/johnjohn809
@/activistjohn
@/xxxblackbloc
(10/23)
3. Twitter (cont.):
@/insurgenceusa
@/blmfreedomfighters
@/weareblackfist
@/johnsullivanblm
4. Facebook:
@/therealinsurgenceusa https://www.facebook.com/therealinsurgenceusa
@/theblackfistcoalitionÂ
(11/23)
@/insurgenceusa
@/blmfreedomfighters
@/weareblackfist
@/johnsullivanblm
4. Facebook:
@/therealinsurgenceusa https://www.facebook.com/therealinsurgenceusa
@/theblackfistcoalitionÂ
(11/23)
5. Instagram:
@/Insurgenceusa
@/theblackfistcoalition https://www.instagram.com/blackfistcoalition/
@/activistjohnÂ
@/officialjohnsullivan
@/blackxbloc
@/officialinsurgenceusa https://www.instagram.com/officialinsurgenceusa/
(12/23)
@/Insurgenceusa
@/theblackfistcoalition https://www.instagram.com/blackfistcoalition/
@/activistjohnÂ
@/officialjohnsullivan
@/blackxbloc
@/officialinsurgenceusa https://www.instagram.com/officialinsurgenceusa/
(12/23)
6. Emails:
johne.sullivan@outlook.com
contact@insurgence.us
in*************@g****.*** (Likely insurgencecyusa@gmail.com or similar)
ac**************@g****.***
7. Signal: âFascist Fighter"
8. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/AMKHq7T
(13/23)
johne.sullivan@outlook.com
contact@insurgence.us
in*************@g****.*** (Likely insurgencecyusa@gmail.com or similar)
ac**************@g****.***
7. Signal: âFascist Fighter"
8. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/AMKHq7T
(13/23)
9. Streamlabs: Insurgence USA https://streamlabs.com/iamactivistjohn
10. Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iamactivistjohn
11. Tik Tok: @/iamactivistjohn
12. Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/pdxriots/
(14/23)
10. Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iamactivistjohn
11. Tik Tok: @/iamactivistjohn
12. Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/pdxriots/
(14/23)
We donât want our Seattle comrades to panic, but instead to remain vigilant and tighten up vetting/opsec practices. John definitely works with a team. Document and block suspicious accounts. The following are behaviors of infiltrators/agents provocateurs to watch for:
(15/23)
(15/23)
1. New to the community, yet ignores existing safety standards. Eager to take on sudden leadership roles.
2. Burned bridges or untraceable ties from prior communities. Lacking references.
3. Moves quickly through different orgs and leaves a wake of discourse or drama.
(16/23)
2. Burned bridges or untraceable ties from prior communities. Lacking references.
3. Moves quickly through different orgs and leaves a wake of discourse or drama.
(16/23)
4. Charismatic/zealous, but acts without conviction.
5. Grandiose plans of actions that are highly illegal/risky, but they want YOU to do it.
6. Gravitates towards other abusers and grifters.
7. Poor opsec/infosec, lack of interest in protecting comradesâ anonymity.
(17/23)
5. Grandiose plans of actions that are highly illegal/risky, but they want YOU to do it.
6. Gravitates towards other abusers and grifters.
7. Poor opsec/infosec, lack of interest in protecting comradesâ anonymity.
(17/23)
8. Suspicious social media presence - new accounts, high # of follower w/ low engagement, or circular engagement within a few similar accounts.
9. Spending doesnât match stated source of income.
10. Lashes out and makes accusations when confronted.
(18/23)
9. Spending doesnât match stated source of income.
10. Lashes out and makes accusations when confronted.
(18/23)
11. Prioritizing personal financial or reputational gain. Grifting/profiteering, lack of transparency, centering their own story or âbrand.â Eager to talk to press.
12. Fash, police, or fed connections (personal, professional, familial)
(19/23)
12. Fash, police, or fed connections (personal, professional, familial)
(19/23)
In closing, we encourage everyone to set strict boundaries. There is NO reason to work with Activist John or anyone associated with him. Please DM us if you have sensitive info to share.
Thank you to the comrades who contributed to this research. Much love.

(20/23)
Thank you to the comrades who contributed to this research. Much love.


(20/23)
Relevant Sources:
1. Brother James: Interview with James about the âradicalizationâ of his once conservative brother, John:
2. Activist John: âFrom Olympic hopeful and successful freight broker to left wing extremist" https://www.ptnewsnetwork.com/from-olympic-hopeful-and-successful-freight-broker-to-left-wing-extremist-john-sullivans-story/
(21/23)
1. Brother James: Interview with James about the âradicalizationâ of his once conservative brother, John:
2. Activist John: âFrom Olympic hopeful and successful freight broker to left wing extremist" https://www.ptnewsnetwork.com/from-olympic-hopeful-and-successful-freight-broker-to-left-wing-extremist-john-sullivans-story/
(21/23)
Relevant Sources (cont.)
3. Brother James: 9/26/20 Proud Boy rally where James speaks: https://mobile.twitter.com/R3volutionDaddy/status/1309969305002323968?s=20
4. More on that PB rally: https://www.alamy.com/portland-oregon-usa-26th-september-2020-james-sullivan-of-civilized-awakening-speaks-during-proud-boys-end-to-domestic-terrorism-rally-in-support-of-kenosha-shooter-kyle-rittenhouse-and-aaron-jay-danielson-who-was-shot-dead-by-an-antifascist-protester-during-the-ongoing-black-lives-matter-protests-in-the-city-credit-albert-halimalamy-live-news-image376844197.html
(22/23)
3. Brother James: 9/26/20 Proud Boy rally where James speaks: https://mobile.twitter.com/R3volutionDaddy/status/1309969305002323968?s=20
4. More on that PB rally: https://www.alamy.com/portland-oregon-usa-26th-september-2020-james-sullivan-of-civilized-awakening-speaks-during-proud-boys-end-to-domestic-terrorism-rally-in-support-of-kenosha-shooter-kyle-rittenhouse-and-aaron-jay-danielson-who-was-shot-dead-by-an-antifascist-protester-during-the-ongoing-black-lives-matter-protests-in-the-city-credit-albert-halimalamy-live-news-image376844197.html
(22/23)
Relevant Sources (cont.)
5. Activist John: âOrganizer of Provo protest arrested, accused of rioting, making threatsâ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/7/10/21320220/organizer-of-provo-protest-arrested-accused-of-rioting-making-threats
6. Activist John: 11/22/20 Soundcloud Interview: https://soundcloud.com/user-678334342-302688310/a-conversation-with-activist-john
(23/23)
5. Activist John: âOrganizer of Provo protest arrested, accused of rioting, making threatsâ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/7/10/21320220/organizer-of-provo-protest-arrested-accused-of-rioting-making-threats
6. Activist John: 11/22/20 Soundcloud Interview: https://soundcloud.com/user-678334342-302688310/a-conversation-with-activist-john
(23/23)