Wisconsin: 20 Neo-Nazis March In Madison, Holding Swastika Flags And Yelling Obscenities
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
5:11 PM – Monday, November 20, 2023
Authorities from the University of Wisconsin–Madison as well as state and municipal law enforcement agencies quickly denounced the disturbing weekend demonstration that brought a neo-Nazi march to Madison, Wisconsin.
Officials reported that on Saturday, a group of around 20 individuals wearing red and black clothing and masks, brandishing large swastika flags while hailing the “Hitler salute,” made their way from State Street, close to the UW-Madison campus, to the state capitol.
“The presence of swastika flags and other Nazi symbols in our midst, along with hateful white supremacist rhetoric, is disgusting and repugnant,” said University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin in a statement after the march.
“I condemn the actions of this small, hateful, fringe group that has no ties to our community. And in the strongest possible way, I condemn antisemitism and acts of hate,” she continued.
The marchers went through the city’s business and residential districts before congregating at the capitol, where they formed a line and made Nazi salutes while yelling racist rhetoric into a bullhorn.
Madison Police stated in a Facebook post that several individuals had reported them to 9-1-1 and that they were actively monitoring the group.
“The Madison Police Department does not support hateful rhetoric. The department has an obligation to protect First Amendment rights of all,” the agency said.
On social media, images and videos of the march were shared extensively. The group StopAntisemitism stated in a post on X, the platform formally known as Twitter, that among the attendees were members of the White nationalist “Blood Tribe.”
The Anti-Defamation League lists “normalizing the swastika, ushering in a resurgence of Nazi ideas, and ultimately building a White ethnostate occupied, controlled and led by ‘Aryans’” as some of the hate group’s objectives.
Both Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway (D-Wis.) and Governor Tony Evers (Wis.) criticized the march in sharp terms.
“Hate has no home in Madison, and we must not let it take root here,” Rhodes-Conway said in a post on X.
“Together, we can continue to build a strong community with strong democratic institutions that respect First Amendment rights while embracing and valuing diversity,” the mayor wrote.
Evers released a statement in which he described the sight of neo-Nazis disseminating the vile chants while walking through Madison and in the shadow of the state building as “disturbing” and “truly revolting.”
“Let us be clear: neo-Nazis, anti-Semitism, and white supremacy have no home in Wisconsin. We will not accept or normalize this rhetoric and hate,” Evers said. “It’s repulsive and disgusting, and I join Wisconsinites in condemning and denouncing their presence in our state in the strongest terms possible.”
Some skeptical and conspiratorial social media users accused the marchers of being connected to the FBI, since they were “not openly carrying any weapons” and were “hiding their faces with masks,” which is not typical of out-and-proud White supremacists.
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How did authorities in Madison, Wisconsin respond to the neo-Nazi march that took place over the weekend?
Authorities Denounce Neo-Nazi March in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin was the site of a disturbing weekend demonstration as neo-Nazis marched through the city, causing outrage among local authorities and residents. The University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with state and municipal law enforcement agencies, swiftly denounced the event.
According to officials, on Saturday, a group of approximately 20 individuals wearing red and black clothing and masks, carrying large swastika flags, and performing the Hitler salute, marched from State Street, near the UW-Madison campus, to the state capitol. This display of hate and white supremacist rhetoric was met with condemnation from University Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.
In a statement released after the march, Chancellor Mnookin expressed her disgust and repugnance at the presence of swastika flags and other Nazi symbols in the city. She emphasized that the actions of this small fringe group have no ties to the community and condemned antisemitism and acts of hate in the strongest possible way.
The neo-Nazi marchers proceeded through the city’s business and residential districts before assembling at the capitol, where they formed a line and performed Nazi salutes while shouting racist rhetoric through a bullhorn. Madison Police reported that several individuals had called 9-1-1 to report the march, and the police department assured the public that they were actively monitoring the group, although they also emphasized their obligation to protect the First Amendment rights of all individuals.
Images and videos of the march were widely shared on social media platforms, with the group StopAntisemitism revealing that attendees included members of the white nationalist “Blood Tribe.” The videos captured the neo-Nazis shouting phrases such as “there will be blood” and exposed the involvement of Nazi Christopher Alan Pohlhaus, the leader of the white supremacist group.
The demonstration in Madison has sparked significant outrage and concern among residents and officials. It highlights the ongoing need for communities to stand against hate and promote inclusivity and tolerance. The swift denouncement of this neo-Nazi march by authorities demonstrates their commitment to combatting such ideologies and ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals within their jurisdiction.
Madison, Wisconsin, will continue to address this issue and work towards creating an environment that rejects hate and embraces diversity. As Chancellor Mnookin and law enforcement agencies maintain their vigilance, it is hoped that this incident serves as a reminder that hatred in any form will not be tolerated and that unity and acceptance are the true path to progress.
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