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### Summary of the X Post


The post from @Breaking911 (a popular breaking news account) reports:


**BREAKING: The FBI thwarts another ISIS-linked terror plot ahead of New Year’s Eve, arresting 21-year-old Texas man John Michael Garza Jr. for providing bomb-making materials, crypto, and instructions to an undercover agent posing as an ISIS supporter.**


It includes a video compilation of news clips (likely from Fox News and similar outlets) discussing the case, emphasizing online radicalization via social media (e.g., Instagram or similar platforms mentioned in reports).


### Details of the Case (Confirmed by Official Sources)


- **Defendant**: John Michael Garza Jr., 21, from Midlothian, Texas (a suburb south of Dallas). He described himself online as a Mexican-American Texan.

- **Charge**: Attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization (ISIS/ISIL). This is a federal international terrorism offense, carrying a maximum penalty of **20 years in federal prison**.

- **Key Events**:

- Investigation started in mid-October 2025 when an undercover NYPD officer spotted Garza's social media account following and commenting on pro-ISIS posts.

- Garza communicated with undercover agents (NYPD and FBI), expressing allegiance to ISIS ideology.

- He shared official ISIS propaganda (e.g., videos of suicide bombings, explosions, masked fighters).

- Sent small amounts of cryptocurrency, believing it would fund ISIS activities (e.g., buying weapons).

- In December, he discussed purchasing bomb-making ingredients.

- On **December 22, 2025**, Garza met an undercover FBI agent (whom he believed was an "ISIS brother"), handed over explosive components, explained how to mix them (including adding nails for shrapnel), and offered to send a bomb-assembly instructional video.

- He was arrested immediately after the meeting. His home was searched.

- **Official Confirmation**: U.S. Department of Justice press release (December 29, 2025), involving FBI Dallas, NYPD, and other agencies. Statements from Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel highlight efforts to counter ISIS ideology and disrupt plots.

- No actual attack occurred—this was a sting operation that prevented potential harm.


This case highlights the ongoing issue of **online radicalization**, where individuals self-radicalize via social media without direct overseas contact.


### Reactions on X (from replies to the post)


Replies are mixed, reflecting polarized views:

- Praise for the FBI: "Good job to the FBI!" or "Great work."

- Criticism of sting operations: Some call it an "entrapment-like" setup, with comments like "The FBI agent probably told him where to buy it" or frustration that resources are used for stings instead of border security/deportations.

- Broader concerns: Calls to address radical Islam, open borders, or online extremism.


Overall, the post has garnered moderate engagement (thousands of views, dozens of likes/reposts) as of December 30, 2025.


This appears to be a legitimate foiled plot based on DOJ filings, though critics often debate the ethics of undercover "sting" tactics in such cases.