Robert Card, the individual of interest in the tragic mass shooting that unfolded in Lewiston, Maine, on October 25, 2023, had a notable online presence on the platform formerly known as Twitter, now referred to as “X.” Before his account was suspended by X, an investigation by Heavy unveiled his social media activity, shedding light on his interests and associations.
What is Robert Card’s political affiliation?
Card’s X profile, bearing the handle @RobertC20041800, revealed that he had shown a preference for various political content. Notably, he followed and liked posts by influential figures such as X’s CEO Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. He also engaged with the posts of a professor specializing in the study of terrorism and several prominent conservative politicians and pundits, including Donald Trump Jr. and Tucker Carlson. Card demonstrated a particular interest in financial topics, as evidenced by his likes and shares of posts by CNBC and content related to finance.
A post from March displayed Card’s engagement with a tweet by former President Donald Trump. The tweet expressed concerns about the rise of trans/non-binary individuals involved in mass shootings. Card added his support to this viewpoint by commenting on X, “Mass murderer for a WNBA player, great job, keep up the good work.”
Many of Card’s likes on X were linked to CNBC stories, and the sole post on his profile was a repost of a tweet from CNBC’s Jim Cramer. This tweet conveyed a message encouraging skepticism about critics of the Federal Reserve’s actions. In the post, Card analogized the situation to the story of Ulysses and the sirens from the Odyssey, urging people to be like Ulysses and disregard naysayers.
Card’s X following was quite limited, primarily consisting of accounts aligned with conservative ideologies, including “Proud Patriots,” Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, CNBC, Joe Rogan, and “@ProfAsifNawaz.” The latter account, belonging to Asif Nawaz, identified him as an “Assistant Professor of International Affairs & History at UMaine,” specializing in topics such as terrorism, international conflict, and Muslim politics.
Moreover, Card expressed his support for a video by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that critiqued the transgender movement. The caption of the post suggested that the trans movement was in opposition to Christianity, portraying them as natural adversaries.
Card also liked a post by conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza, which emphasized personal responsibility and equated the blame associated with assault weapons to that of vehicles. The post contended that cars, like guns, were tools operated by individuals, and thus, responsibility rested with the people utilizing these mechanical devices.
The devastating shooting in Maine resulted in at least 22 fatalities and left 50 to 60 individuals injured, according to reports by CNN. Card, a U.S. military veteran, had previously encountered mental health issues, as indicated in an internal law enforcement alert. Law enforcement agencies actively sought Card, considering him to be armed and dangerous, and appealed to the public for any information regarding his whereabouts. Lewiston police communicated this urgency on their Facebook page.
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