The recent incident involving Max Azzarello setting himself on fire during Donald Trump’s trial has sparked shock and concern, leaving many wondering about the motivations behind such a drastic act.
According to reports from The Washington Post, an eyewitness stated that Azzarello was carrying signs alleging a conspiracy involving Trump and President Joe Biden collaborating to orchestrate a “fascist coup” and engage in a Ponzi scheme. Additionally, Azzarello possessed flyers containing various claims, including accusations against NYU being a front for organized crime and warnings about Ponzi schemes.
Further investigation revealed that Azzarello’s actions were driven by a manifesto he posted on a Substack account belonging to an author named M. Crosby. The nine-page manifesto outlined Azzarello’s beliefs, asserting that society is on the brink of what he termed a “totalitarian con.” He implicated cryptocurrency, Harvard University, and the COVID-19 pandemic as complicit elements in this alleged conspiracy, which he claimed had been unfolding since 1988. Azzarello argued that this scheme was designed to bring about the collapse of the United States under the weight of capitalism.
The manifesto provides a disturbing insight into Azzarello’s mindset and the extreme lengths he felt compelled to go to in order to draw attention to his beliefs. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges facing society, particularly in an era marked by widespread misinformation and distrust in institutions.
