Swastikas at NY GOP Headquarters Condemned as a “Vile Act of Political Hatred”

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Swastikas at NY GOP Headquarters Condemned as a “Vile Act of Political Hatred”

 

In an act that has sparked bipartisan condemnation, the New York Republican Party’s headquarters in Albany was targeted in what party leaders are calling a deliberate and hateful attack. Printed images of swastikas were found duct-taped to the windows and doors of the building early Thursday morning, prompting a police investigation and widespread outrage.

 

 

Albany police confirmed that they are looking into the incident as a potential hate crime after discovering the symbols—emblems of the Nazi regime—displayed prominently across the GOP state headquarters. Photos revealed black swastikas, printed on white paper with red borders, taped to various parts of the building. Another printed sheet, also affixed to the wall, carried a chilling message: “If this is not what you stand for, prove it.”

 

 

New York GOP Chair Ed Cox did not mince words in response to the vandalism. “A vandal duct taped swastikas to our doors and windows—symbols of genocidal evil, meant to intimidate and silence. This is not only an attack on our party, it is also an attack on the values of civil discourse, democracy and decency,” Cox said in a public statement. He further called on top Democratic leaders in the state, including Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, to speak out against the incident and condemn the use of hateful symbolism in political discourse.

 

Governor Hochul responded via social media, expressing strong disapproval of the act. “This is unacceptable. No one should ever resort to violence or vandalism to make a political point,” she tweeted. Attorney General James echoed the sentiment, urging unity against all forms of hatred. “Defacing any institution, across any political party, house of worship, or anywhere else with antisemitic hate or hate of any kind is wrong. All New Yorkers should reject these hateful acts to the fullest extent,” she posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

 

Republican leaders also reacted strongly. House Republican Leadership Chair Elise Stefanik called for full legal accountability for those responsible. “We must ensure that this vicious criminal who perpetrated this heinous crime is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” she said.

 

While authorities continue their investigation, the incident has become a flashpoint in the broader debate about the limits of political expression and the importance of civility in a deeply divided climate. The use of Nazi imagery, a symbol synonymous with genocide and hate, has struck a particularly sensitive nerve across party lines and serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of political extremism.

 

As leaders on both sides of the aisle condemn the attack, the hope remains that this disturbing act will galvanize a renewed commitment to respectful discourse and a firm rejection of hate in any form.

 

Based on a report by NYP  2025-04-19

 

 

[Ben Zioner]

They don't like being exposed. Elon what did you do?

[JimHuaHin]

Considering Trump's recent actions, as well as taking into account what facilitated the rise of German Nazism in the late 1920s - early 1930s, seems relevant.

[Tug]

Can’t stand the heat then get the he( )out of the kitchen!

[JonnyF]

National socialists putting up swastikas. Cracking down on free speech. Pumping out anti semitic propaganda. 

 

Where have we seen that before?

 

The extreme left are repeating history. Time to crack down on these nutters. 

[JAG]

1) Was there any damage to the fabric of the building?

 

2) One must always consider that there are good people on both sides!

[dinsdale]

Unhinged progressive left radicals. Keep this BS up and the Dems will be in the wilderness even longer. 

[Yagoda]

53 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

National socialists putting up swastikas. Cracking down on free speech. Pumping out anti semitic propaganda. 

 

Where have we seen that before?

 

The extreme left are repeating history. Time to crack down on these nutters. 

Notice how smart these ones are, no paint, no damage, no crime.

[riclag]

6 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Unhinged progressive left radicals. Keep this BS up and the Dems will be in the wilderness even longer. 

Affirmative: This is what they/ thems

democracy looks like!  When they/ them can’t defeat you at the ballot box…
 

The farleft,Trys to be the destroyer of worlds by using everything ( terrorism)in their

take it to the streets chaos.

 

[JonnyF]

51 minutes ago, JAG said:

1) Was there any damage to the fabric of the building?

 

2) One must always consider that there are good people on both sides!

 

On point 2, it sounds like you might be finally realizing that rather than you moving away from the left, the left are moving away from you.

 

Happened to me as well. You'll be happier if you accept it. 

 

Defending the indefensible is very tiring unless you are paid to do it like certain people on the forum who I won't mention because I don't need to.

 

[JAG]

54 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

On point 2, it sounds like you might be finally realizing that rather than you moving away from the left, the left are moving away from you.

 

Happened to me as well. You'll be happier if you accept it. 

 

Defending the indefensible is very tiring unless you are paid to do it like certain people on the forum who I won't mention because I don't need to.

 

You really couldn't be further from the target if you were standing in the butts firing back down the range towards the firing point!

 

Point 1 was a reaction to the pearl clutching and howling about heinous crimes!

 

Point 2 was an ironical comment upon Trump's remarks about the Neo Nazi marches at Charlesville in 2017!

 

I describe myself (only partly tongue in cheek) as a "liberal conservative", and have not moved from that stance, or the values, personal, political , social or economic which form my views. I have no particular party affiliation, and if I see value in a point expressed on either side of the political divide in these debates then I will express agreement usually with an "emoji". I don't bother with the "confused" or "sad" emojis, they seem to me pointless. I have responded positively to your posts on occasions, and also to your AN nemesis @Chomper Higgot!

 

So sorry, you have got it really wrong; and by the way, I am really and normally very happy!

[riclag]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

National socialists putting up swastikas. Cracking down on free speech. Pumping out anti semitic propaganda. 

 

Where have we seen that before?

 

The extreme left are repeating history. Time to crack down on these nutters. 

They/ them started with the Nazi tactics long ago.

But it wasn’t until October 7th when they/them started pulling Israeli pictures /posters down from  walls, as they/them joined forces with Marxist Blm & Antifa . They’ve learn to use the constitution in a Subversive manner!

 

[thaipo7]

6 hours ago, Ben Zioner said:

They don't like being exposed. Elon what did you do?

Ben - the swastikas don't look like the original signs as posted.  Looks like people like you who you support the defacing were in on the destruction of the originals.  

[Packer]

5 hours ago, Tug said:

Can’t stand the heat then get the he( )out of the kitchen!

 

They already had the ovens turned on? 

[Yellowtail]

The left projecting again I see. 

[spidermike007]

Well if you want to avoid extremists who are racist freaks, then it's best to avoid racist leaders like Trump and Musk. They do not exactly set an example, do they? 

[koolkarl]

The ignorance of the many,  truly is sickening.

[bubblegum]

Missing the flags and banners.

[Briggsy]

Could this be the work of the Proud Boys?

[JulesMad]

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

National socialists putting up swastikas. Cracking down on free speech. Pumping out anti semitic propaganda. 

 

Where have we seen that before?

 

The extreme left are repeating history. Time to crack down on these nutters. 

Everybody should fight fascists, don't you think?
Only fascists don't fight fellow fascists...

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Unhinged progressive left radicals. Keep this BS up and the Dems will be in the wilderness even longer. 

Hogwash. Do you know how Hitler got to power? Started similar to Trump now.

[harryviking]

The Trump goonies acts like Nazis so DEAL WITH IT!!😆😆

[SunnyinBangrak]

8 hours ago, JAG said:

1) Was there any damage to the fabric of the building?

 

2) One must always consider that there are good people on both sides!

Fake news causes irrational hatred. Why did extreme left msm need to snip his words to intentionally change the meaning? Are posters here so low IQ as to believe the hoax? FTR

 

"There were very fine people on both sides, & I'm not talking about the Neo-nazis and white supremacists because they should be condemned totally."

[riclag]

4 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

The left projecting again I see. 

Whether it be using scribbled swastikas on cars , houses , buildings or acting out antisemitism atrocities against students the extreme left would Make Hilter

proud , especially since they went full Nazi on Oct 7.

Historical similarities of yesteryear Hitlers Nazi’s  regime  and the modern day extreme left are being used by only they/them since Oct 7.

 

http://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/parallels-of-hatred-nazi-germany-hamas-and-the-dehumanization-of-jews/

 

 

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[Mike_Hunt]

11 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Considering Trump's recent actions, as well as taking into account what facilitated the rise of German Nazism in the late 1920s - early 1930s, seems relevant.

I'm not seeing the connection. Can you explain? 

[cjinchiangrai]

9 hours ago, JonnyF said:

National socialists putting up swastikas. Cracking down on free speech. Pumping out anti semitic propaganda. 

 

Where have we seen that before?

 

The extreme left are repeating history. Time to crack down on these nutters. 

You really need to look up the name of the original party in Italy. The Nazis were never socialist in any form.

[Mike_Hunt]

The left can't win on the issues, thus all they can do it call people Nazi's. 

[Jingthing]

It's not a hate crime if they are Nazis.

Republicans now a white nationalist anti democracy, anti-constitution, anti-rule of law, isolationist party led by a bizarre cult leader are not who actual Nazis would ever be targeting. 

No, of course I am not saying that all or most republicans are literally Nazis.

I am saying this wasn't a hate crime. I was a stupid thing to do, but for context Nazi symbols on synagogues or gay spaces ARE hate crimes.

Meant to intimidate and make people afraid.

Republicans are most definitely NOT afraid of Nazis going after them. 

[Cryingdick]

The problem is the people putting swastikas on buildings are the Nazis. Normal people do not do that. The same people that go to protests screaming death to Jews. 

[Jingthing]

1 minute ago, Cryingdick said:

The problem is the people putting swastikas on buildings are the Nazis. Normal people do not do that.

Could be a false flag to make the opposition to Trump who represent actually DECENT Americans against dictatorship and fascism look bad. 

Again this was more a troll move than hate crime.