Austin Franco, a Cornell University student who was recently evicted from his family's home for expressing antisemitic views, claims a 5G cell tower is responsible for a ringing sensation and severe headaches. In an August 2 post on X, formerly Twitter, Franco stated that a "mysterious 5G box" outside his new residence in Ithaca, New York, is emitting harmful radiation.

Franco, 19, described experiencing a "massive headache" and noted that the "ping" from the tower was significantly elevated. He sought assistance from his online followers, asking if anyone in the area had a spare room, indicating he would not be staying in his current accommodation.

This development follows Franco's eviction from his parents' Virginia mansion after he declared his unwillingness to work for Jewish people. He launched a fundraising campaign on GiveSendGo on July 29, seeking financial support after his parents removed him from their home due to his "repugnant" views. The campaign has garnered over $10,000 from donors.

An additional fundraiser, titled "Fund Austin Franco after Jewish doxxing" and created by English YouTuber Miles Routledge, has raised approximately $26,000. Donors have expressed solidarity, with one contributing $100 and stating, "Our oppression as free white men and women calling it out for what it is ends now. His parents are too stupid to see that he is right! We are being attacked."

Lee Whitnum, a former Connecticut Democratic gubernatorial candidate, also donated $100 to Franco's cause. Whitnum, an anti-Zionist, stated she related to Franco's situation, recalling an instance where she was labeled antisemitic by former Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy. She asserted that individuals have the right to choose whom they work for.

Franco's parents informed The Post that their son has been influenced by "extremist online content," and that his beliefs are not representative of their family. Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert commented that the internet can accelerate radicalization by reinforcing anger and contempt for perceived enemies. However, Alpert cautioned against attributing such views solely to algorithmic influence, emphasizing that individuals bear responsibility for their actions. He also criticized the monetization of hate speech, stating that donations to individuals known for bad behavior effectively reward such conduct.

Franco has returned to Cornell for the upcoming semester. He did not respond to requests for comment.