Within an hour of a horrific knife attack in Belfast, far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson tweeted a video that racked up 6 million views. Within hours, Elon Musk weighed in, agreeing to hold politicians accountable for the incident.

The video spread like wildfire on social media, with far-right groups organizing protests across Northern Ireland and the UK. Far-right figures continued to pour fuel on the fire online, framing the incident as part of a broader anti-white agenda. By Tuesday evening, violent protests had broken out in Belfast, with masked rioters setting fires to vehicles and homes believed to house immigrants.

Politicians criticized Musk and Robinson for their role in fomenting violence, but overlooked the Active Club movement’s involvement. This global network activated within hours of the incident, using groups across the US to promote the violence in Belfast. The movement is already analyzing how the protests played out as a template for future actions.

A WIRED investigation documented this network's activation and revealed how groups like the Ulster Youth Club advised protesters on masking identities and protecting their equipment from authorities. The group warned against criminal activity but encouraged anger as the only acceptable response to the incident, ending with the rallying cry 'Folk Family Future.'