How an 18-Year-Old TikToker’s Scientology “Run” Inspired a Trend — and Why He Says It’s Gone Too Far
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By Seth Abramovitch
Published on April 23, 2026.
18-year-old content creator, known as TikTok handle Swhileyy, has caused controversy by participating in a "run" at the Church of Scientology building in Hollywood, where he ran into the lobby and was pushed through an exit. The video, which he estimates has received around 90 million views over the past month, is currently being investigated by LAPD. The incident, which also occurred in Clearwater, Florida, is not a smart idea or promoted in any section or section of the video. The creator, who identifies as "Swiley," grew up in California but not Los Angeles, believes Scientology is a free gateway to views. He began making street-interview videos about homeless people and used their ad revenue to buy meals, sometimes leading to group meetings where he and others fed close to 100 people.
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