Comedian Narrowly Avoids Homemade Bomb at Protest

Far-left comedian Walter Masterson was nearly killed by an Islamic extremist's explosive device at a protest in New York City.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 1:49pm

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A 45-year-old far-left comedian named Walter Masterson narrowly avoided being killed by a homemade bomb filled with TATP explosive material and shrapnel that was thrown by an Islamic extremist during a protest in New York City. Authorities confirmed the bomb, which did not detonate, was capable of causing mass casualties if it had exploded. Masterson was filming the protest for content when the attack occurred, and he later mocked conservatives who fled the scene.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing threat of domestic terrorism and the concerning trend of some on the far-left being unable to recognize or take seriously the dangers posed by extremist violence. It also raises questions about the safety of public protests and the need for better security measures to protect participants.

The details

According to police, the explosive device was thrown by a homegrown Islamic jihadi who vaulted over Masterson to target right-wing counter-protesters. The bomb was filled with the explosive TATP, known as "Mother of Satan", and wrapped in nuts, bolts, and screws to maximize damage. Authorities said if the bomb had detonated, it would have been a mass casualty event. Conservatives at the protest fled when they saw the jihadi and the explosive, while Masterson and other liberals remained, taking photos and mocking them.

  • The incident occurred on March 9, 2026 during a protest in New York City.

The players

Walter Masterson

A 45-year-old far-left comedian who was filming the protest when the bomb was thrown.

Islamic Jihadi

An unidentified individual who threw the homemade explosive device filled with TATP at the protest.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the Islamic extremist who threw the bomb.

The takeaway

This event underscores the dangerous disconnect between some on the far-left who are unable to recognize real threats to public safety, and the urgent need for greater awareness and preparedness to address the growing threat of domestic terrorism.