Video containing Nazi rhetoric attributed to Trump sparks anger
In a recent video posted on his platform "Truth Social," former President Donald Trump introduces the idea of a "united realm." This phrase has sparked controversy, with critics claiming it resembles Nazi ideology. Trump's campaign team appears to be unaware of the snafu.
A campaign video from ex-president Trump created a stir in the US: the 30-second clip, circulated on his online platform, promises a "united realm" if he wins the November election. The word "Reich" is used.
Joe Biden's election team was quick to condemn this word choice. They ask, "What if Donald Trump wins? What's next for America?" The video features made-up headlines, including "Economy booming" and "Border is closed," as well as "a united realm."
"Reich" is often connected to Nazi Germany, which called itself the Third Reich. The video also references the First World War. Given these connections, the video could potentially be referring to the German Empire, which existed from 1871 to 1918. However, Trump's campaign spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, stated that the clip was not an official campaign video. It was created by a different Truth Social user and then distributed by a Trump employee who had not noticed the word "Reich."
James Singer, a spokesman for Biden's campaign, comments that Trump has used such language before. "Donald Trump isn't playing around," Singer said. "He's telling America exactly what he'll do when he regains power: rule as a dictator over a 'unified realm.'" White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre found the dissemination of material "associated with the German Nazi government under Adolf Hitler" to be "abhorrent, grotesque, and disgraceful."
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- Amidst controversy, Donald Trump's election campaign continues to utilize social networks to distribute content, including the controversial video promoting a "united realm," raising concerns about potential Nazi associations due to the use of the word "Reich."
- In response to the backlash, Trump's campaign team has distanced itself from the viral video, stating that it was created by a different user on his platform "Truth Social" and later shared by an employee, but the Republican leader himself has a history of using similar language that resonates with authoritarian ideals.
Source: www.ntv.de
