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The Trump-Hitler Hysteria: Why Demonizing Rhetoric Falls Flat with Voters


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At Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, a single phrase summed up the exaggerated efforts of Democrats to paint him as a modern Hitler. Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan shouted, “I don’t see no stinking Nazis in here!” — words that cut through the tense atmosphere surrounding Trump’s opponents’ narrative. The rally, far from the dark comparison made by critics, was filled with diverse supporters, including Jewish attendees and pro-Israel banners, hardly the symbols of fascism.

 

Yet, Hillary Clinton went as far as claiming Trump’s rally would be a “re-enactment” of the 1939 German-American Bund rally held in the same venue.

 

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In 1939, the German-American Bund, an organization aligned with Nazi ideals, gathered at Madison Square Garden in what was a celebration of Hitler’s Third Reich and an expression of anti-Semitism. Clinton’s decision to compare Trump’s rally to this infamous event seems less a critique than a continuation of the trend among liberals to label Trump a fascist and existential threat to democracy. Since stepping onto the 2024 Democratic ticket, Kamala Harris initially promised to bring a message of “joy,” though her campaign, now nearing Election Day, has largely pivoted to a steady stream of anti-Trump rhetoric.

 

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The liberal media, MSNBC included, has enthusiastically joined in the “Trump is Hitler” refrain. After years of linking Trump to unfounded allegations of Russian collusion in 2016, their coverage of his recent rally continued this narrative. “That jamboree happening right now... is particularly chilling because in 1939, more than 20,000 supporters of a different fascist leader, Adolf Hitler, packed the Garden for a so-called pro-America rally,” one MSNBC anchor said, juxtaposing footage from Trump’s rally with clips from 1939. Ironically, Trump’s rally included Jerry Wartski, a Holocaust survivor, and a crowd of individuals with close ties to Judaism.

 

Trump’s family itself reflects his connections to Jewish culture, with his daughter Ivanka’s conversion to Judaism and marriage to Jared Kushner. For MSNBC to compare this crowd to Nazis is to ignore these facts altogether.

 

At the rally, Elon Musk echoed the frustration of many Trump supporters, calling MSNBC “scum of the Earth.” When questioned on the comparison between Trump’s rally and the 1939 Bund gathering, Kamala Harris did not refute it but instead accused Trump of stoking hate and division. Yet, this statement seemed ironic, as many felt that the narrative of “Trump as Hitler” was itself a divisive move that insulted those attending his events. Framing Trump supporters as Nazis is a damaging approach to take, especially when the country is already deeply polarized.

 

Reflecting on the events, one of the author’s last visits to Madison Square Garden was just after Trump’s 2016 victory. At that time, the comedian Chris Rock had offered an analogy: “If someone’s murdered eight people, don’t go around saying he’s murdered nine.” Rock didn’t mean Trump had committed actual murders, but that exaggerating Trump’s faults with far-fetched claims makes real criticism lose credibility. Yet, here we are, with the Democratic Party returning to the Hitler analogy in what appears to be a bid to scare Americans into avoiding a Trump vote.

 

Despite these efforts, polls indicate that Kamala Harris’s popularity suffers when she goes on the offensive. With inflation high and immigration issues unresolved, Americans seem to trust Trump more on these concerns. Harris, on the other hand, has struggled to provide a clear plan in interviews, giving Trump an edge on critical issues. Rather than uplifting voters with the “joy” Harris promised, the tone of her campaign has reinforced the grim reality of rising costs and economic uncertainty, which does little to inspire confidence.

 

Perhaps most telling was the turnout at the Garden. The Secret Service reportedly expected thousands of protestors against Trump, yet only 150 showed up. In 2016, large crowds of outraged liberals crowded New York streets at the very mention of Trump. But if they truly saw him as an imminent threat or a fascist leader, it’s likely they would have found the energy to make their voices heard again.

 

The smaller protest turnout and strong rally attendance seem to indicate a shift in public sentiment. The hyperbolic rhetoric of painting Trump as the next Hitler may finally be losing its potency, suggesting that the election will come down to voters’ core concerns rather than to emotional and extreme comparisons.

 

Based on an opinion by Piers Morgan NYP 2024-10-30

 

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So we are supposed to ignore the (poisoning) the blood of the people?the (enemy within)the attacking of the weakest amongst us?the (only I can fix it) ditctator for a day?suspend the constitution?the attempted coup on j6 2020?the warnings from his cabinet?who the heck do the author of this article think they are fooling?

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The persistent persecution of Donald Trump with vinditive legal action and media lies has backfired. 

The dirty actions of the opposition have far outweighed some questionable actions  by Trump. 

As a result he increased voter support and will win another term  in office. 

 

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When a candidate can't point to any resounding successes to prove they have a better future to offer, what is left to say?

 

Harris spent many years in politics and has nothing to prove she has what it takes to be a good POTUS. When one's only positive is that one isn't Trump, it's a hard road to winning.

 

Seems to me that Trump is gathering support as the election nears, and all she has is "Trump bad, Trump bad". Kennedy won over Nixon because he offered a brighter future, and Trump offers a proven track record over Trump hate.

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18 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

When a candidate can't point to any resounding successes to prove they have a better future to offer, what is left to say?

 

Harris spent many years in politics and has nothing to prove she has what it takes to be a good POTUS. When one's only positive is that one isn't Trump, it's a hard road to winning.

 

Seems to me that Trump is gathering support as the election nears, and all she has is "Trump bad, Trump bad". Kennedy won over Nixon because he offered a brighter future, and Trump offers a proven track record over Trump hate.

Yea we will ignore the GDP stockmarket the unemployment figures infrastructure drug prices for seniors the strengthening of nato supporting our allies…..did you catch the speech on the ellipse by chance?compare the rhetoric and just who makes sense…..nothing to offer indeed!

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