After the jury for Donald Trump’s trial finally convened, something unexpected happened outside the New York court.
A man, later identified as Max Azzarello, set himself on fire, which was captured in several videos. It didn’t take long for more posts from this ‘research investigator’ to surface on social media.
According to information from NY Post, the man who set himself on fire outside the Trump trial court arrived in New York earlier this week. Surprisingly, Max Azzarello, a 37-year-old, made this trip without his family’s knowledge.
Before igniting himself, Max distributed flyers containing links to a Substack newsletter called “The Ponzi Papers.”
Upon entering the site, there is an article titled “They Set Me on Fire Outside Trump’s Trial,” along with an incoherent manifesto with conspiracy theories ranging from cryptocurrencies and Hollywood actors to COVID and former President Bill Clinton. Despite allegedly residing in St. Augustine, Florida, it is believed that Max is homeless.
In the same article, the man who set himself on fire outside Trump’s trial said: “This extreme act of protest is to draw attention to an urgent and important discovery…” Max Azzarello claims that ‘we’ are victims of a totalitarian scam and that “our government (along with many of its allies) is about to hit us with an apocalyptic worldwide fascist blow.’
One of the most recent videos posted by the man who set himself on fire dates back to December 4th. “Do you want to know the world’s biggest secret? Cryptocurrency is the first planetary multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme in history!” Max reiterated that ‘we are victims of the biggest scam in history’ and that “now that we know, we can abolish our criminal government!”
In another video, Max sends a powerful message, urging for a revolution and stating, “you have nothing to lose.” This post was shared on January 10th. Following the incident on Friday, in which he survived, reactions flooded in.
The brave act of Max Azzarello has brought attention to his message and beliefs, sparking discussions about government, conspiracy theories, and the call for revolution. Through his dramatic protest, he has ignited debate and curiosity around his motives and intentions.
