Pentagon Official Criticized for Promoting Neo-Nazi Conspiracy About Jewish Lynching Victim

Kingsley Wilson, a recently appointed Pentagon deputy press secretary, faces backlash over resurfaced tweets denying the innocence of Leo Frank, a Jewish lynching victim historically seen as wrongfully convicted.

• Kingsley Wilson, appointed as deputy Pentagon press secretary in January 2025, posted a tweet in August 2024 asserting Leo Frank's guilt, echoing a neo-Nazi conspiracy theory.
• Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager lynched in 1915, is widely regarded by historians as a victim of antisemitic injustice, with his conviction later pardoned in 1986.
• The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) condemned Wilson's remarks, calling them deeply disturbing and urging her to retract the statements.
• Wilson's tweet aligns with far-right and white supremacist rhetoric, which has historically used the Frank case to promote antisemitic narratives.
• Wilson's social media history includes support for other far-right ideologies, such as the 'Great Replacement' theory and controversial stances on immigration and international politics.

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