Neo-Nazi Group 'Blood Tribe' Marches in Madison, Wisconsin
Local and State Officials, Including Governor Evers, Condemn the March Amid Rising Antisemitism in the U.S.
- Members of the neo-Nazi group 'Blood Tribe' marched in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, chanting 'There will be blood' and 'Israel is not our friend.'
- The group gathered in front of a historic synagogue and displayed swastika flags, inciting condemnation from local and state officials, including Wisconsin's governor, Tony Evers.
- The University of Wisconsin—Madison, located near where the march occurred, condemned the group’s presence and offered support to the campus community.
- The Madison Police Department stated that while they do not support hateful rhetoric, they have an obligation to protect First Amendment rights.
- The march comes at a time of heightened antisemitism in the United States, with anti-Jewish hate crimes increasing by 36% in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to FBI crime data.