Veterans on Patrol is an American militia movement founded by Michael “Lewis Arthur” Meyer.[1][2][3]
Veterans on Patrol was founded in Pima County, Arizona[1] in 2015 with the initial aim of supporting military veterans.[2] Since 2018, the activities of the organisation shifted away from its initially stated goals and towards anti-human trafficking activities on the Mexico–United States border.[2]
Philosophies of the organisation include nativism, Christian nationalism, and anti-government values.[1][2] Views shared by the group include antisemitic, anti-Mormon, anti-Catholic, anti-indigenous misinformation.[1] Members embrace QAnon conspiracy theories and vigilante activities.[2] In 2018, the group labelled a homeless encampment as a child sex-trafficking location.[4]
The group has over 70,000 followers of its Facebook page.[3]