Neo-Nazis March in Ohio, Sparking Outrage and Condemnation

[Social Media]

 

Columbus, Ohio, witnessed a disturbing display of hatred on Saturday as a group of masked neo-Nazis marched through the city streets carrying swastika-emblazoned flags and shouting slurs through megaphones. Videos circulating on social media captured the agitators—about a dozen men dressed in black and wearing red masks—parading through the Short North area, a popular arts and entertainment district, in the early afternoon.  

Masked neo-Nazis stormed through Columbus, Ohio, waving swastika flags and spewing racist chants and slurs. Witnesses who confronted the march or captured it on camera said that some of the neo-Nazis were armed. pic.twitter.com/WsELWR65zk

— red. (@redstreamnet) November 17, 2024

 

The group’s actions prompted a swift response from law enforcement. Police were dispatched at 1:20 p.m. after receiving multiple reports, including claims that a passerby had been pepper-sprayed or maced by a member of the group. Additional calls described the marchers shouting racial slurs and possibly being armed, according to *The Columbus Dispatch*.  

 

Sgt. Joe Albert of the Columbus Police stated that no arrests were made despite the concerning nature of the incident. “Shortly after officers arrived on scene, the group left the area without incident,” he said. Police stopped a van carrying the individuals a short distance away to investigate the alleged assault. Albert noted, “Many of the individuals inside the van were detained; however, it was later determined that an assault did not take place, and all of the individuals were released.”  

 

The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism characterized the march as part of a growing trend of white supremacist displays across the United States over the past 18 months. Oren Segal, speaking to *The New York Times*, said, “At the end of the day, they want to create fear and anxiety in communities and get a photo op.”  

 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine strongly condemned the march, taking to social media to denounce the actions of the group. “We will not tolerate hate in Ohio,” he stated. “Neo-Nazis—their faces hidden behind red masks—roamed streets in Columbus today, carrying Nazi flags and spewing vile and racist speech against people of color and Jews. There were reports that they were also espousing white power sentiments. There is no place in this state for hate, bigotry, antisemitism, or violence, and we must denounce it wherever we see it.”  

 

Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein also expressed his outrage, addressing the group directly in a statement shared on social media: “To those involved in the neo-Nazi march in the Short North today, take your flags and the masks you hide behind and go home and never come back. Your hate isn’t welcome in our city.”  

 

The march and the subsequent public backlash highlight ongoing concerns about the resurgence of white supremacist activity in the United States, raising questions about how best to address such displays of hate and protect communities from fear and division.

 

Based on a report by Newsweek 2024-11-19

 

 

 

[RichardColeman]

I think even in our day - and even as a right wing person myself - this is what we do to Nazis !

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

Ohio voted Trump.

[Chomper Higgot]

There will be no Godwin Gong awarded in this thread.

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

I think even in our day - and even as a right wing person myself - this is what we do to Nazis !

 

 

I don’t post videos, but if I did I’m sure I could find some monochromatic footage of a far more effective means of dealing with Nazi scum.

[newbee2022]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

Columbus, Ohio, witnessed a disturbing display of hatred on Saturday as a group of masked neo-Nazis marched through the city streets carrying swastika-emblazoned flags and shouting slurs through megaphones. Videos circulating on social media captured the agitators—about a dozen men dressed in black and wearing red masks—parading through the Short North area, a popular arts and entertainment district, in the early afternoon.  

Masked neo-Nazis stormed through Columbus, Ohio, waving swastika flags and spewing racist chants and slurs. Witnesses who confronted the march or captured it on camera said that some of the neo-Nazis were armed. pic.twitter.com/WsELWR65zk

— red. (@redstreamnet) November 17, 2024

 

The group’s actions prompted a swift response from law enforcement. Police were dispatched at 1:20 p.m. after receiving multiple reports, including claims that a passerby had been pepper-sprayed or maced by a member of the group. Additional calls described the marchers shouting racial slurs and possibly being armed, according to *The Columbus Dispatch*.  

 

Sgt. Joe Albert of the Columbus Police stated that no arrests were made despite the concerning nature of the incident. “Shortly after officers arrived on scene, the group left the area without incident,” he said. Police stopped a van carrying the individuals a short distance away to investigate the alleged assault. Albert noted, “Many of the individuals inside the van were detained; however, it was later determined that an assault did not take place, and all of the individuals were released.”  

 

 

The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism characterized the march as part of a growing trend of white supremacist displays across the United States over the past 18 months. Oren Segal, speaking to *The New York Times*, said, “At the end of the day, they want to create fear and anxiety in communities and get a photo op.”  

 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine strongly condemned the march, taking to social media to denounce the actions of the group. “We will not tolerate hate in Ohio,” he stated. “Neo-Nazis—their faces hidden behind red masks—roamed streets in Columbus today, carrying Nazi flags and spewing vile and racist speech against people of color and Jews. There were reports that they were also espousing white power sentiments. There is no place in this state for hate, bigotry, antisemitism, or violence, and we must denounce it wherever we see it.”  

 

Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein also expressed his outrage, addressing the group directly in a statement shared on social media: “To those involved in the neo-Nazi march in the Short North today, take your flags and the masks you hide behind and go home and never come back. Your hate isn’t welcome in our city.”  

 

The march and the subsequent public backlash highlight ongoing concerns about the resurgence of white supremacist activity in the United States, raising questions about how best to address such displays of hate and protect communities from fear and division.

 

Based on a report by Newsweek 2024-11-19

 

 

 

Why it is disturbing? Their boss is the next president. So why not show where it's going to the next 4 years. 

Fascism is fashion 🤮

[Red Forever]

No far right apologists have posted thus far in support of their white supremacist chums I note.

Get ready for more of the same under the hate filled moron's coming term.

[Bkk Brian]

7 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

No far right apologists have posted thus far in support of their white supremacist chums I note.

Get ready for more of the same under the hate filled moron's coming term.

Could be because no members here would condone Nazi displays like this, just a thought

[billd766]

If these neo-nasties are so brave, why are they wearing masks?

[stevenl]

23 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Could be because no members here would condone Nazi displays like this, just a thought

Make that 'openly condone' and i agree.

[Bkk Brian]

7 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Make that 'openly condone' and i agree.

I'm not worried what you agree with & am not surprised on your baseless speculation