Trump Criticized for Quoting Neo-Nazi Mass Murderer in Social Media Post
Former FBI official raises alarm over Trump's use of a phrase linked to white supremacist Anders Breivik, questioning the influence of extremist ideology on the president.
- President Donald Trump shared a quote on Truth Social, attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, which has more recently been associated with Norwegian neo-Nazi Anders Breivik.
- Breivik, a white supremacist, carried out Norway's deadliest mass murder in 2011, killing 77 people, including many teenagers at a summer camp.
- Former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi expressed concern on MSNBC, suggesting Trump is being influenced by individuals promoting white supremacist ideology.
- Figliuzzi questioned the patriotism of Trump voters, urging them to reflect on their support for rhetoric linked to extremism and violence.
- The incident has sparked broader discussions about the sources of Trump's messaging and the potential consequences of his inflammatory statements.