Radical Islamist YouTuber SNEAKO is drawing widespread backlash after declaring New York City an “Islamic Republic” and proclaiming that “Islam will be in every household” during a public demonstration.
The online personality, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, shouted “Allahu Akbar!” before declaring, “This is the Islamic Republic of New Yorkistan.” He also said, “Inshallah, the whole world will become Muslim,” and added, “Welcome to Mamdani’s New York. You see this city? You see how it looks? Inshallah, your city looks just like this, too.”
His comments quickly spread across social media, prompting sharp criticism from public figures and thousands of online users.
Backlash grows
Commentator Alex Jones called for SNEAKO to be deported, a sentiment that Elon Musk publicly endorsed with a one-word reply: “Yes!”
However, SNEAKO is a U.S. citizen and cannot be deported under U.S. immigration law.
According to Breitbart’s reporting, the controversy also renewed attention to Australia’s decision to permanently ban SNEAKO from entering the country. Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke previously said the ban was intended to protect Australians “from people coming to this country to spread hatred.”
Online criticism continued throughout the day.
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Believe people when they tell you their goals
This story should not end with a viral video or social media outrage.
When people openly say they want to conquer nations, replace Western civilization or spread an Islamic system across the world, we should believe what they are saying. SNEAKO is not the first public figure to make such declarations. Radical Islamist preachers have spent decades calling for the eventual triumph of Islam over the West and the replacement of democratic governments with an Islamic caliphate.
We are not called to stand on the sidelines while watching these ideas spread.
The spiritual battle facing our generation is already here. We do not have to imagine what happens when Christianity steadily loses influence in the public square. England, France and much of Western Europe have experienced growing hostility toward Christian values while radical voices have become increasingly bold in demanding cultural and political change.
America is not watching these challenges from across the Atlantic. They have already reached our shores.
Our response is not fear or hatred. It is faithfulness. We are called to “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong” (1 Cor. 16:13).
The answer has never been retreat. It has always been that we remain faithful to Christ while standing for truth with both conviction and courage.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
