White Supremacist Group Gathers in Kansas City Ahead of Memorial Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A white supremacist group, known as Patriot Front, held a gathering in downtown Kansas City on Saturday, May 25, amid Memorial Day preparations. The group was spotted wearing matching khaki and navy outfits with white masks, sunglasses, and hats that concealed their identities.

The gathering drew criticism from several anti-extremism organizations, which categorize Patriot Front as a hate group. Members were seen loading into large U-Haul trucks, and many carried altered or upside-down American flags. Videos shared on social media captured these moments as the group dispersed to an undisclosed location.

In response to the gathering, CAIR-Kansas City, a local chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, condemned the group’s actions. Board Chair Moussa Elbayoumy expressed disappointment, stating, “We condemn this attempt to promote white supremacy and urge all community leaders and elected officials to similarly reject racism and all other forms of bigotry.”

The National WWI Museum and Memorial also issued a statement, clarifying that while their grounds are public, they do not endorse the views of any gathering. “We respect First Amendment protections for peaceful assembly and free speech, and want to be unequivocally clear that the views expressed by this group do not represent or align with our values,” the museum stated.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas added his voice to the condemnation via Twitter, labeling the group’s message as one of hatred and cowardice. “While the First Amendment provides the right to bring any message to Kansas City, we know that our diversity and our welcoming community… reject whatever hate and cowardice come our way,” he tweeted.

Elbayoumy continued to emphasize CAIR-Kansas City’s ongoing support for those opposing various forms of bigotry, stating their commitment to challenging antisemitism and racism. The National WWI Museum and Memorial closed its remarks by honoring the lives lost in defense of liberty and freedom, especially during the Memorial Day weekend.