On August 2, 2025, members of the neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe demonstrated at the State House in Concord, contrasting sharply with a permitted, peaceful protest organized by NH 50501. Governor Kelly Ayotte’s brief social media response, lacking an official statement, signals a dangerous acceptance of hate, as public silence from officials is seen as complicity. This incident reflects a broader trend of eroding accountability and normalizing extremist actions across the country. Actions like pardoning January 6 insurrectionists and deprioritizing investigations into right-wing extremism embolden such groups.
The article argues that Christian nationalism and white supremacy are incompatible with both the teachings of Jesus Christ and the U.S. and New Hampshire Constitutions, which uphold equal protection and due process. Genuine Granite State values call for a rejection of these harmful ideologies. The author urges Governor Ayotte to formally condemn white supremacy and Christian nationalism, encouraging civic leaders and citizens to collectively combat hate and promote democratic principles. The Countering Christian Nationalism Coalition seeks to foster resistance against hate through organized action. Silence on these issues risks complicity, and New Hampshire must lead with moral courage.
