The FBI has sounded the alarm on a dangerous new threat facing our country: “nihilistic violent extremism.” So far in 2025, arrests tied to this kind of extremism have jumped nearly 500%. That’s not just a number—it’s a sign that something very dark is growing quickly in our society. And most of this threat centers around a group called “764,” a violent online network that targets our most vulnerable—children.
This type of extremism is not about politics or religion. It’s about destruction. It’s about people who hate society so much that they want to tear it down. They take joy in hurting others, especially young people, and they use the internet to find their victims. Director Kash Patel, who leads today’s FBI, said this is one of the biggest problems facing America. And he’s right.
The 764 network is not just a group of online bullies. They are predators. They use social media, gaming platforms, and encrypted chat apps like Discord and Telegram to find and groom children—some as young as 10. Many of these kids have learning disabilities or autism, making them even more vulnerable. Once the predators gain trust, they exploit these children, sharing graphic content and trying to blackmail them. This is pure evil.
Let’s be clear: this is not just a law enforcement issue. This is a moral issue. It’s a cultural crisis. The rise of nihilistic extremism shows us what happens when we abandon truth, values, and personal responsibility. Our Founders believed that a free society could only survive if it was made up of moral citizens. John Adams once said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” What we are seeing with groups like 764 proves his words were prophetic.
But thankfully, under the leadership of President Trump and FBI Director Patel, we are not standing idly by. More than 300 cases involving the 764 network are being investigated across the country. Arrests are up 20% this year. The FBI is working around the clock to track down these predators and protect our children.
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino also emphasized that saving children was a top priority from day one. He urged parents to stay alert. Know who your children are talking to online. Ask questions. Set limits. Evil looks for weak spots, and too often, it finds them in the lives of children who feel alone or unprotected. We must be the defenders of our families in both the physical and digital worlds.
It’s also time to be honest about where this culture of nihilism comes from. For years, radical ideologies have told young people that life has no meaning, that truth is relative, and that destruction is a form of expression. These lies have consequences. When we teach kids to reject faith, family, and country, they grow up with a void inside them. And into that void steps groups like 764.
The answer is not just tougher laws, though those are needed. The deeper answer lies in returning to the values that built this nation. Faith in God. The dignity of every human life. The importance of family. The right and duty of parents to raise their children free from government overreach and cultural rot. These truths are not just old-fashioned—they are the foundation of liberty.
As we move forward, we must stay vigilant. Every parent, teacher, and community leader has a role to play. Evil thrives in silence, but it flees from the light. Let’s shine that light. Let’s support our law enforcement officers who are on the front lines. And let’s raise the next generation to love truth, not destruction.
America was built to stand strong against enemies, both foreign and domestic. The 764 network may hide behind screens, but they are no less dangerous. With courage, wisdom, and the strength of our Constitution, we will defeat them.
