Following Mar-a-Lago FBI Raid, 'Dilbert' Creator Warns Of 'Phase 2' And Memers Prepare

Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip and outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, tweeted an ultimatum at the United States government following the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, telling the FBI they had “48 hours to explain” what they’d done.

Today, following the 48-hour window he gave the government to justify its raid on Mar-a-Lago to his satisfaction, Adams tweeted that “phase 2” would now begin.

Adams wrote in his vague tweet that “all options are on the table,” and while no real explanation was given, many on Twitter interpreted it as an allusion to possible violence against the government.

Adams has been known to post out-there tweets in the past, leading some left-leaning people and other social media users to dismiss and mock his comments.

As his "phase 2" message began generating viral discussions, the Dilbert creator responded to his critics, taking credit for making the hashtag "#Dilbert" trend on Twitter today.

Fears of violence against the FBI were then amplified earlier this morning after a gunman attempted to enter an FBI office in Cincinnati, Ohio and, once detected, fled the scene, reportedly engaging in a shootout in a cornfield.

At approximately 9 AM this morning an armed subject attempted to breach the Visitor Screening Facility at #FBI Cincinnati. After an alarm and a response by FBI special agents, the subject fled north onto Interstate 71. pic.twitter.com/vFZHnpbM9L

— FBI Cincinnati (@FBICincinnati) August 11, 2022

everything is fine. the Dilbert guy has a plan.

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 11, 2022

Following the incident, many right-leaning media outlets and Republican politicians seemed divided about how to respond. Some, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, are calling to "defund the FBI" and sharing unfounded claims about the agency.

Others are attempting to square the party’s longtime backing of law enforcement with its support of a former President who now finds himself at odds with law enforcement. Many called for peace and moderation while criticizing the FBI heavily. There are also reportedly plans for rallies and protests at FBI offices around the country, including Washington, D.C. on Sunday, August 14th.

yesterday Rand Paul was alleging that FBI agents somehow planted evidence Now Scalise says FBI agents are going rogueAll without evidence https://t.co/3smKpiMdb2

— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) August 11, 2022

Charlie Kirk responds to alleged attack on Cincinnati FBI office: "They're now going to try to play the victim after they occupied Donald Trump's home, a military occupation" pic.twitter.com/hc9Ih6Cmzj

— Jason Campbell (@JasonSCampbell) August 11, 2022

On the other side, many on the left were highly disturbed by the rhetoric surrounding the FBI raid and by the cornfield car chase and gunfight.

When the FBI reopened its case against Hillary Clinton for allegedly mishandling government records, with just 11 days to go till the 2016 election, not a single liberal threatened violence or civil war.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 10, 2022