Meet Slovakia’s Most Toxic Propagandist: An Indicted Extremist Loved by Fico and His Allies

Despite the findings of our analysis, a Slovak court recently ruled that the independent daily newspaper Denník N cannot refer to Bombic as an extremist, neo-Nazi, or antisemite. However, based on his own statements on his primary communication platform, Bombic’s rhetoric is consistently racist, homophobic, antisemitic, hateful, aggressive, and dehumanizing—meeting the definition of extremist speech.

We reached out to Bombic with questions via email, Instagram, and Kallan Legal, the law firm that previously represented him. He did not respond.

How Bombic Incites Hatred

Despite being prosecuted for multiple offenses—including publishing personal information belonging to renowned Slovak journalist Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová and police officers connected to Ján Čurilla’s case, as well as for dangerous electronic harassment—Bombic continues to use these same tactics.

Our analysis identified 300 posts shared since 2021 on his main Telegram channel, containing hateful remarks directed at individuals or groups. In 60 of these, he referred to those he opposed as animals or vermin, most commonly calling them rats or hyenas.

“This is a classic example of dehumanization—stripping opponents of their human qualities,” explained critical thinking lecturer Jan Markoš. “When you describe someone as a cockroach, cancer, or disease, you frame them as something harmful, rather than as a person with whom you disagree.”

According to Markoš, this kind of rhetoric makes it harder for an audience to recognize the humanity and dignity of those being targeted. Dehumanization, he warns, can pave the way for physical violence.

“Only pathological personalities can consciously harm someone they see as their equal,” he said. “However, if manipulators succeed in distorting public perception—framing an opponent as either an oppressive tyrant, such as through narratives of the ‘dictatorship of elites,’ or as someone inferior, like a ‘mangy dog’—even an otherwise mentally stable and average person can become capable of committing violence.”

In 2024, Bombic shared 304 posts through his most influential Telegram account, Danny Kollár DKX. Of these, 51 posts focused on media and journalists, with 44 of them either spreading conspiracy theories or directly attacking the media, including specific journalists.

According to investigative journalist Laura Kellö Kalinská, Bombic “deliberately misleads his followers and often portrays himself as a victim, especially when we report on his criminal proceedings. He complains that he wasn’t given a chance to respond, even though we sent him emails, text messages, and offered him the opportunity to comment. He does this strategically, likely to evoke sympathy from his followers, from whom he then receives donations.”

Bombic also launched attacks against journalists through his smaller Telegram channel, DK/bleskovky, which had over 27,000 followers as of January 23, 2025, where he posts more frequently. Several of these attacks, followed by harassment from Bombic’s supporters, were documented in 2024 by the ICJK’s journalist protection platform, safe.journalism.SK.

Bombic has repeatedly and aggressively targeted Denník N journalist Vladimír Šnídl.

“Telegram has had an impact on me in the sense that my name is discussed much more there than on other platforms. And I’m only talking about public profiles—I have no idea what people are saying and sharing about me in private groups. In my offline life, thankfully, it hasn’t had much of an effect. Due to Telegram, I occasionally receive vulgar messages in my inbox, but it’s nothing compared to what female journalists experience,” Šnídl said about the attacks.

Hundreds of Antisemitic, Racist, Homophobic, and Far-Right Posts

An analysis by the Investigative Center of Ján Kuciak (ICJK) found that Bombic mocked or degraded a group of people in 112 posts on his main Telegram channel, made racist comments 111 times, and posted antisemitic remarks in 129 posts, often attacking “Zionists” or bankers. He alleges that they control the world and are behind most major world events, frequently using memes to reinforce his ideas.

In December 2021, he posted a blatantly antisemitic message on Telegram: “The minions of Zion… I’m going to go louder and harder. This whole overblown temple, this nosy house of Satan will go down.”

Jakub Drábik, a historian specializing in extremism in the 1930s, explains that far-right and neo-Nazi figures often use coded language and symbols to avoid direct accusations of antisemitism, even though their intent is clear. According to Drábik, terms like “Khazarians,” “Zionists,” or “international bankers” are often used as synonyms for “Jews” in extremist circles. Openly referring to Jews can have legal or social consequences, so they replace the word with euphemisms like “financiers,” “bankers,” or “minions of Zion” to obscure their message. This tactic allows extremists to deny accusations of antisemitism while continuing to spread the same hateful narratives. The rise of internet memes has made the situation worse, as these euphemisms are now frequently disguised as humor. Drábik calls this “double-speak”—the deliberate use of ambiguous or coded language to make extremist ideology more socially acceptable and avoid legal repercussions.

Bombic’s posts also promote far-right ideologies, including the so-called “genocide of the white race,” the Great Replacement Theory, and the Kalergi Plan conspiracy. These ideas played a role in the radicalization of a Slovak gunman who, in 2022, killed two people outside the queer bar Tepláreň.

Disinformation expert Martin Hodás, who has closely followed Bombic’s statements for four years, warns that his incitement against people of different origins, sexual orientations, and Jewish backgrounds poses a serious danger. According to Hodás, hateful rhetoric like Bombic’s can one day become a motivating factor for a mentally unstable person, leading them to act on it. He points to how online hatred has the potential to fuel real-world violence.

Daniel Bombic performs a Nazi salute in a video. Source: Telegram.

In addition to using coded antisemitic language, symbols, and conspiracy theories, Bombic openly displays right-wing extremist beliefs. In several videos, he can be seen heiling or performing the White Power gesture, a widely recognized white supremacist symbol. This gesture was also visible in a photograph he took with Lukáš Machala, Secretary General of the Service Office of the Ministry of Culture, and Oskar Rózsa, the author of the new Slovak national anthem.

As Tomáš Nociar, an expert on right-wing extremism, explains, anyone whose worldview revolves around classic conspiracy theories about a global Jewish plot and the systematic replacement of the white population—who also publicly displays racist gestures used by white supremacists or sympathizes with notorious far-right music groups—meets enough criteria to be easily identified as a neo-Nazi.

Daniel Bombic regularly displays the White Power symbol, which represents white supremacy.

Despite Bombic’s far-right views, several prominent Slovak politicians have engaged with him, even after international arrest warrants were issued against him. Prime Minister Robert Fico, Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák, SNS President Andrej Danko, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Tibor Gašpar, and Hlas-SD chairman and Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok have all appeared in online discussions with him.

Moreover, Bombic’s extremist views are represented in court by Kallan Legal, a law firm co-owned by Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák, further highlighting his deep political connections.

So, Is Bombic an Extremist, Neo-Nazi, or Antisemite?

In December 2024, the Bratislava IV Municipal Court issued an urgent injunction prohibiting the Slovak daily newspaper Denník N from calling Daniel Bombic an antisemite, neo-Nazi, or extremist.

Denník N editor-in-chief Matúš Kostolný responded to the ruling: “You don’t need a court decision to recognize a fascist, neo-Nazi, extremist, or antisemite. Just look, listen, and observe. It’s enough to see him heckling, spreading hate speech about Jews, and threatening violence. You don’t need a court decision to know that such a person poses a danger to society.”

ICJK’s analysis also revealed that Daniel Bombic frequently posts antisemitic, racist, and homophobic content, often launching aggressive verbal attacks on others. His rhetoric is laced with hate speech and dehumanizing language. According to our findings, Bombic’s writings clearly fit the definitions of far-right, racist, homophobic, and antisemitic ideology. Experts also label him a neo-Nazi and extremist, noting his ability to express such views in a way that minimizes legal repercussions.