Fox News “Expert” Praises Hitler, Fuels Fascist Influence and Conservative Backlash
The firing of Tom Alter from Texas State University followed a speech at a socialist conference, and was framed as incitement to violence by the university president. The action came after a video clip, circulated by right-wing influencer Karlyn Borysenko, who has expressed extreme views, including Holocaust denial, was posted online. Borysenko, who has also appeared on Fox News, has been accused of taking a role in this larger crackdown on speech. This instance highlights the escalating role of right-wing influencers in amplifying accusations and influencing outcomes related to academic freedom, while using propaganda to push biased narratives.
John Q. Hosedrinker