Trump Denies Knowledge of Hitler's Rhetoric Amid Controversy

Claims of ignorance extend to other controversial figures and groups, raising questions about his understanding of historical context

Donald Trump has faced criticism for using rhetoric similar to Adolf Hitler's, arguing that immigrants entering the U.S. illegally are 'poisoning the blood of our country.'
Trump insists he had no idea that Hitler used similar words to dehumanize Jews during the Holocaust, and claims he has never read Hitler's 'Mein Kampf.'
Trump's claims of ignorance extend to other controversial figures and groups, including former KKK grand wizard David Duke, the QAnon conspiracy theory, and the Proud Boys militia group.
Trump's campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, maintains that Trump is referring to 'criminals and terrorists' crossing the border under Joe Biden's administration.
Journalist Marie Brenner reported in 1990 that Trump's ex-wife, Ivana Trump, claimed he occasionally reads a book of Hitler's speeches, 'My New Order.'