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.