In his letter, he thanks the FBI and other law enforcement agencies for their arrest of a Porterville resident on terrorism charges. He also invited Kash Patel, FBI Director, to attend Porterville’s event marking the dedication of their “Washington Monument” – uh, monument, I suppose.

In his Facebook post of June 11, 2026, he said, “Today I sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel thanking him for protecting Americans from an ISIS-inspired terrorist plot involving a Porterville resident who was planning an attack on American soldiers.
It also got me thinking: does anyone remember the federal weapons case tied to the old Trucker’s Mini-Mart on Westfield Avenue years ago?
We often think terrorism and serious criminal activity happen somewhere else, but history reminds us that threats can surface even in small communities. We must remain vigilant, stay aware of our surroundings, and never become complacent when it comes to protecting our community and our country.”

This image immediately sprang to my mind:

Porterville, about a hundred years ago.

My, how times have changed. Or have they?

UPDATE EDIT:

I just noticed something about this picture. None of the KKK members seem to have their faces covered. They’re quite proud of their association.