The FBI has officially established that the recent bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs was driven by anti-natalist beliefs.
Authorities have identified 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus as the prime suspect in the explosive incident that tragically claimed his own life.
NBC reports:
Investigators are delving into the suspect’s social media activity, which includes a 30-minute audio recording that allegedly espouses anti-natalist sentiments.
While the content of these posts and the recording is still under scrutiny, officials suspect they provide insight into the ideology that motivated the bombing. Anti-natalism is the belief that procreation should be avoided.
Additionally, the suspect may have links to an online forum where he discussed suicidal ideation involving explosives earlier this month, according to sources.
Investigators are also examining a YouTube account associated with Bartkus, which features videos showcasing experiments with homemade explosives.
Natalism, in contrast, is the ideology advocating for increased childbirth and population growth, often promoted through legislative measures or cultural narratives that celebrate family life and higher birth rates.
This concept typically garners support from conservative factions, with Elon Musk being a notable advocate. Interestingly, some left-leaning factions have also expressed support for natalist policies, particularly in nations like Japan and South Korea, where demographic challenges loom large.
The man who died bombing the fertility clinic in Palm Springs, Calif. allegedly did it as an act of war against the pro-life and pro-natalist movement. A manifesto allegedly written by the man was posted online before the bombing.
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— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) May 18, 2025
During a press briefing on Sunday, officials indicated that Bartkus may have intended to broadcast the attack live and confirmed they are investigating what they are referring to as a “manifesto.”
This manifesto, delivered in the form of a 30-minute audio recording, articulated his motivations for the attack, including a belief that humans never consented to their own existence.
“I figured I would just make a recording explaining why I’ve decided to bomb an IVF building, or clinic,” he stated. “Basically, it just comes down to I’m angry that I exist and that, you know, nobody got my consent to bring me here.”
The alleged Palm Springs bomber in his own words speaks about why he did this. I found this on his man*fest* website and put the images together of the aftermath. You are welcome to post on other platf*rms. pic.twitter.com/AFnHPPkaxB
— MichaelDouglasCarlin (@MichaelDCarlin) May 18, 2025
On a more positive note, all individuals injured in the explosion have since been discharged from the hospital.
