Politico obtained thousands of pages of chats from Young Republican leaders, revealing disturbing racist and violent rhetoric, including derogatory terms for Black people and references to gas chambers. These messages also show an embrace of Nazi ideologies and a loosening of political norms within the GOP, particularly in the Trump era. Despite the appalling nature of the texts, some Republican figures, like JD Vance, downplayed the scandal and instead criticized a Democratic opponent. The participants were not just students but individuals in their 30s, some of whom work for elected officials or hold state senate positions.
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Nineteen-year-old Elijah Millar, already under FBI scrutiny, was arrested at Nashville’s “No Kings” protest for brandishing a handgun and engaging in aggressive, hateful speech towards protestors. Millar’s social media history reveals a disturbing fascination with mass murderers and Nazi ideology, including expressions of admiration for several perpetrators of mass violence. Prior to the arrest, Murfreesboro police had confiscated firearms from Millar following an FBI tip regarding his online activities. Despite his release on bond, the ongoing investigation continues to monitor Millar’s concerning online behavior.
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It is absolutely appalling to see white supremacists openly declaring their support for both Hitler and Trump. As Trump rallied in Grand Rapids, these extremists gathered in Howell, chanting their admiration for two of the most despicable figures in history. The fact that these individuals have the audacity to publicly praise Hitler, a man responsible for the deaths of millions, is sickening beyond words. It is a disgrace to the memory of all those who fought against the Nazis during World War II, including my own grandfather who risked his life to defeat such evil ideologies.
The inherent weakness of these white supremacists lies in their need to gather and express their hateful beliefs.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood