Peter Baird, a failing writer and blogger for right-wing causes is horrified when his brother Martin announces his plan to ignite a second American Revolution. Martin will provoke the government into declaring war against its own citizens by assassinating the President on Inauguration Day. Fearful for his brother's life, Peter is drawn into the shady world of radicalized militias. He must choose to become part of the plot or risk losing his brother forever. Can he talk his brother down from this insane plan by going along this scheme, or must he betray Martin to save his country?