Neo-Nazi Pleads Guilty to WMD Drone Attack on Nashville Power Grid

Skyler Philippi, a 24-year-old Tennessee man with neo-Nazi affiliations, pleaded guilty to plotting a drone attack on Nashville's power grid with explosives such as C-4 and TATP, aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure including homes and hospitals. His plan involved building or modifying a drone to strike electrical substations, with reconnaissance and procurement of explosives conducted before his arrest in November 2024. Philippi expressed violent accelerationist ideology through a manifesto and antisemitic rhetoric, aligning with extremist groups like Atomwaffen Division and the National Alliance. The FBI and Department of Justice thwarted the attack, emphasizing the case as a significant example of domestic threats to U.S. critical infrastructure. Philippi faces up to life imprisonment and a fine, with sentencing scheduled for January 2026. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the vulnerability of America's energy systems and the risks posed by extremist domestic actors.