Nazis marched exterior of the Turning Level USA convention in Tampa, FL, the place Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Josh Hawley, and others spoke.
Video:
A video I filmed within the cellphone whereas taking pictures. #florida #DeSantis https://t.co/tTQ3ywIYKz
— dave decker (he/him) (@davedeckerphoto) July 23, 2022
Florida Rep. Carlos Smith tweeted:
I can’t consider a single Florida politician, no matter get together, who wouldn’t instantly condemn Nazis celebrating and rallying in assist of them…
Not one politician, besides our personal Gov. Ron DeSantis. His silence ought to terrify each American— and it’s not the primary time. pic.twitter.com/APRFh15E2J
— Rep. Carlos G Smith (@CarlosGSmith) July 24, 2022
Florida politicians deal with DeSantis, however Nazis aren’t only a Florida problem. They’ve been most seen as a result of DeSantis has inspired them together with his inaction and silence, however the Nazis and different far-right threats really feel snug displaying up in locations just like the Turning Level USA convention as a result of they know that they are going to be welcome.
The convention organizers apparently did nothing to denounce or take away the Nazis. Far-right racism and fascism have gone from being a darkish nook of the Republicans to a pressure of the get together’s DNA.
The mainstream media must be overlaying the neo-Nazis in Florida. There must be photographs and photos throughout cable information, folks denouncing their views, and the conservative convention for tolerating Nazis. As a substitute, there’s valuable little dialog concerning the topic.
Conservatives and Republicans hanging out with Nazis is the brand new regular for company media. Maybe as a result of Nazis don’t present up at Democratic or liberal occasions, giant media firms can’t blame each side, so the story makes them uncomfortable.
When America is combating for democracy, the presence of Nazis can by no means be normalized.
Mr. Easley is the managing editor. He’s additionally a White Home Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work targeted on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.
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