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Nazi Protesters Disrupt Michigan 'Diary of Anne Frank' Theater Production

Demonstrators with swastikas and pro-Trump chants targeted a community theater in Howell, Michigan, sparking widespread condemnation.

  • Five masked individuals waved Nazi flags and chanted pro-Trump slogans outside a production of 'The Diary of Anne Frank' in Howell, Michigan.
  • The protest was condemned by local officials, including newly elected Senator Elissa Slotkin, who emphasized the importance of combating hate at the local level.
  • The Anti-Defamation League expressed disgust over the incident, highlighting concerns about rising antisemitism in the area.
  • Despite being shaken, the cast continued the performance, underscoring the play's historical significance and the need to remember Holocaust atrocities.
  • This incident follows a series of white supremacist activities in Howell, a town with a history of Ku Klux Klan ties, including previous rallies with similar rhetoric.
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