Reid's remarks, made on her show, focused on Trump's immigration policies and rhetoric, which she compared to the horrific actions of Hitler during the Holocaust.
As reported by Mediaite, Reid stated, "History may not be verbatim, but it sure does rhyme," while displaying images of World War II concentration camps. She argued that Hitler's rise to power was facilitated by "business leaders who thought they could control him" and "millions of ordinary Germans who just wanted to make Germany great again." Reid also drew a comparison between Hitler's imprisonment for a failed coup and the January 6 Capitol riot, suggesting parallels in the political dynamics.
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Reid elaborated on the historical context, noting that 80 years ago, Stalin's Red Army liberated Auschwitz, revealing the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime. She highlighted the systematic extermination of Jews, Poles, Roma, Soviet prisoners of war, and others, emphasizing that these acts were carried out openly. Reid questioned how Hitler managed to execute such a plan, attributing it to the support of ordinary Germans and business leaders who initially believed they could control him, alongside a group of loyal political allies.
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Reid referenced a piece by The Atlantic, which detailed Hitler's rapid transformation of Germany from a democracy to a dictatorship through constitutional means. She pointed out that Hitler's rise was fueled by economic despair following World War I and the Great Depression, which helped him secure the position of chancellor. Once in power, Hitler swiftly suppressed liberal opposition, abolished states' rights, and banned left-wing newspapers. He incited public outrage by blaming Jews for Germany's woes, with the assistance of Joseph Goebbels, who spearheaded a propaganda campaign portraying Jews as subhuman threats.
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Reid asserted, "If that sounds vaguely familiar, that’s because it is. Similarities to what happened in Germany and what’s happening now in America are just undeniable." She drew a parallel between Trump's depiction of non-white immigrants as dangerous and the Nazi portrayal of Jews. Reid also accused Trump of exerting control over media and social media to spread anti-immigrant and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, likening it to the propaganda tactics used by the Nazis. Furthermore, she criticized business leaders who support Trump, believing they can manage him.
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Reid's comments have sparked significant debate, with critics arguing that such comparisons are inflammatory and diminish the unique horrors of the Holocaust. Nonetheless, her remarks underscore the ongoing discourse about the nature of political power and the responsibilities of leaders and citizens in safeguarding democratic principles.