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politics1 month ago•14 min saved

ED Dept Pulls TikTok-Style Clip After Trump-Hitler Comparison Sparks Backlash

The Education Department deleted a social media post that critics said appeared to compare President Trump to Adolf Hitler. The post featured a Churchill clip from Darkest Hour and a montage of Trump, captioned “No one does it like us” with a tiger emoji. The department said it was created by a staffer who misunderstood the context, and it was removed from all platforms; community notes clarified the tiger referred to Hitler, fueling the political controversy.

via HuffPost|

#controversy #education-department #hitler

politics-and-government1 month ago•52 min saved

Education Dept Deletes Hitler-Reference Post About Trump After Backlash

The Education Department posted a video on X that appeared to equate Donald Trump with Adolf Hitler, sparking widespread criticism. The post, which included a Churchill clip and a montage of Trump, was deleted after media coverage and online reactions highlighted the provocative comparison. Critics and former Trump supporters questioned the use of Nazi imagery in the department’s messaging, prompting the department to remove the post.

via Yahoo|

#backlash #education-department #hitler

world-news2 months ago•26 min saved

Hitler’s $42M Luger Sparks High-Stakes Argentine Court Battle

An Argentine civil court is weighing compensation for appliance repairman Juan Pablo Ruppel after his home-raided Luger Parabellum No.5—believed to have belonged to Adolf Hitler and described as the “holy grail” of firearms—vanished while in police custody in 2016. The state was ruled liable for about $15,000 plus interest, while an independent expert later valued the pistol at roughly $42 million. Two officers who led the raid face criminal theft charges, and the case hinges on provenance linked to Ruppel’s great-uncle Hans Ruppel, Hitler’s bodyguard, who reportedly brought the gun to Argentina in 1948. The saga continues as Ruppel seeks full compensation and authorities pursue the weapon’s recovery.

via New York Post|

#argentina #court #gun

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Austria Turns Hitler’s Birthplace into Modern Police Station to Denounce Nazi Legacy

Austria opened a refurbished police station in the house where Adolf Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, aiming to move the site away from neo-Nazi pilgrimage after a long ownership dispute and a 2016 government seizure; the building now functions as a modern police facility with a memorial outside, signaling a shift toward democracy, rule of law and human dignity.

via BBC|

#austria #braunau-am-inn #hitler

politics4 months ago•12 min saved

Hawaii Caller Who Voted Trump Three Times Regrets It, Calls Him a Con Man

A CSPAN Washington Journal caller from Hawaii, identified as Thomas, says he voted for Donald Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024 but now regrets it, calling Trump a con man who breaks promises and is corrupt. He describes his change as a cumulative process and even compares Trump’s influence to Adolf Hitler brainwashing millions, highlighting a rare public reversal by a thrice-supporter.

via Mediaite|

#cspan #hawaii #hitler

politics8 months ago•35 min saved

Trump’s Greenland gambit echoes Nazi-era playbook, sparking alarm

Will Saletan argues that Trump’s Davos pitch to acquire Greenland channels Adolf Hitler’s 1938 Sudetenland appeal, using a security threat and a claim to ‘title and ownership’ to justify aggression, though noting Trump is not Hitler. The piece warns Trump is adopting fascist-style tactics—sidelining Congress, targeting critics, hinting at dictatorship, and stoking anti-immigrant sentiment—raising alarms about democracy and European security. It highlights the Greenland rhetoric as part of a broader pattern of nationalist demagoguery and cautions against normalizing such language.

via The Bulwark|

#davos #fascism #greenland

entertainment11 months ago•4 min saved

DNA analysis confirms Hitler had a genetic sexual disorder

Channel 4's documentary claims that Adolf Hitler suffered from Kallmann syndrome, which can cause low testosterone and undescended testicles, and reveals high genetic predispositions to autism, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, while debunking Jewish ancestry. The documentary emphasizes rigorous scientific analysis of a DNA sample believed to be Hitler's, obtained from fabric in his bunker, and features expert insights to explore how genetics may have influenced his behavior and health.

via Deadline|

#dna-analysis #entertainment #genetics

entertainment11 months ago•4 min saved

Russell Crowe Stars as a Wily Nazi in 'Nuremberg'

The film 'Nuremberg' directed by James Vanderbilt, starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, offers a glossy, polished portrayal of the Nazi leaders' trial, focusing on psychological interviews rather than courtroom drama. While it features strong performances and high production values, it is criticized for its superficial treatment of the horrors and moral questions surrounding the trials, ultimately lacking the depth and reckoning of previous works like 'Judgment at Nuremberg.' The film underscores the ongoing relevance of justice and accountability but falls short of confronting the true horror and complexity of evil.

via DW|

#entertainment #historical-drama #hitler

history1 year ago•13 min saved

Hitler’s Bunker Transformed into a Dark Tourism Site

The Führerbunker in Berlin, where Hitler spent his last moments, is now a parking lot and a site of dark tourism, attracting visitors interested in Germany's Nazi history. Despite its historical significance, official recognition is minimal due to Germany's efforts to confront and memorialize its dark past, leading to a complex interplay between tourism, memory, and societal repugnance.

via NPR|

#berlin #dark-past #dark-tourism

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Netflix's 'Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial' Explores Third Reich Horrors"

Joe Berlinger's six-part Netflix documentary "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial" uses colorized archival footage and staged recreations to draw parallels between Nazi Germany and contemporary issues in the United States, serving as a cautionary tale about the rise of authoritarianism and antisemitism.

via The New York Times|

#documentary #entertainment #historical-comparison

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"UN Security Council Refers Palestinian Membership Bid to Committee Amid Israeli Presentation on Gaza War"

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, criticized the UN's handling of the Gaza conflict, unveiling a historic photograph showing Mufti Haj Amin Al-Husseini alongside Adolf Hitler to highlight the connection between Palestinians and Nazi Germany. Erdan accused the UN of reinforcing modern-day Nazi Jihadists by considering granting permanent member status to Palestine and condemned the Palestinian Authority's financial support for terrorists, warning that such actions would undermine the UN's credibility as a peacekeeping institution.

via i24NEWS|

#gaza-war #hitler #international-relations

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Reveals Trump's Disturbing Praise for Hitler"

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly has publicly supported the claim that Donald Trump praised Adolf Hitler, stating that Trump allegedly said Hitler "did some good things" by rebuilding the economy. Kelly also revealed Trump's admiration for strongmen and his desire for dictatorial powers. The allegations against Trump have been denied by his campaign, while Kelly and former National Security adviser John Bolton have been criticized for their remarks. The revelations are part of a forthcoming book by CNN's Jim Sciutto, shedding light on Trump's controversial rhetoric and leadership style.

via New York Post |

#authoritarianism #donald-trump #hitler

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"US-British Ambassadors Double Down on Ukraine Aid Pleas Amid Accusations and Vows"

Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses British Foreign Secretary David Cameron of comparing Republicans to Hitler for not supporting further aid to Ukraine, prompting a heated exchange between the two. Greene dismissed Cameron's remarks as rude and insisted that he should focus on his own country's issues. Cameron, a former UK prime minister, urged the US Congress to pass aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine economically and militarily in the face of Russian aggression.

via The Independent|

#david-cameron #hitler #marjorie-taylor-greene

arts2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rare Screening of 7-Hour Hitler Epic Mesmerizes Audience"

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's rarely screened seven-hour epic "Hitler, a Film From Germany" is getting a rare screening at Film at Lincoln Center in New York, drawing sold-out crowds despite its daunting length. The film, distributed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a surreal collage of theatrical sketches and archival footage, offering a unique and disorienting portrayal of Adolf Hitler. Divided into four parts, the film presents Hitler as a projection of mankind's darkest fantasies and desires throughout history, with multiple actors and unconventional representations.

via The New York Times|

#arts #epic #film

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Trump's Hitler-like rhetoric fuels rise of right-wing parties in Europe and US"

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump for his recent comments attacking immigrants, comparing his language to that of Adolf Hitler. Harris, the daughter of immigrants herself, called Trump's words divisive and urged people to stand up against such rhetoric. Members of Trump's own party, including Chris Christie and Mitch McConnell, have also criticized his remarks. President Joe Biden previously accused Trump of using Nazi language during his campaign.

via USA TODAY|

#divisive-language #donald-trump #hitler