In 2005 he received media attention by seeking an Aryan Nations-al Qaeda alliance.[6] CNN reported that "So while August Kreis may be calling, there is no sign that al Qaeda is listening."[6] His statements raised federal concerns about violations of the law which caused the government to look closely at his activities and finances.[7] The federal government concluded that he had no link with any terrorist organization.[7] The government, however, in the process discovered “substantial unreported funds” going into his bank accounts with more than $33,000 in unreported income in 2005.[7]