In a bizarre moment of historical revisionism, Donald Trump made a jaw-dropping comparison between Nazis and Hamas. The controversial remarks came during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where the conversation veered into the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
😱 Trump’s Insensitive Holocaust Remark
When reporters asked about his plan to free the hostages, Trump dodged the question, opting instead for a rambling response about his conversation with the released captives. He said:
“I said to them, was there any sign of love? Did Hamas show any signs of help? Or liking you? Did they wink? Did they give you a piece of bread extra? What happened in Germany?”
This peculiar analogy saw Trump comparing Hamas’s treatment of the hostages to the actions of the Nazis during the Holocaust. His comments, which suggested that the Nazis may have been kind to their victims, left many stunned.
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🤯 Trump’s ‘Generosity’ of the Nazis?
Trump went further, claiming, “People would try and help people that were in unbelievable distress,” seemingly suggesting that the Nazis were known for showing generosity. He then added:
“No, they didn’t do that, they’d slap us,” referring to the hostages’ experiences with Hamas.
Trump: "I said to [the former hostages], was there any sign of love? Did Hamas show any signs of, like, help or liking you? Did they give you a piece of bread extra? Did they give you a meal on the side? Like what happened in Germany." pic.twitter.com/PsLttlmEke
This inappropriate comparison caused a storm on social media, with many users expressing outrage at the distortion of history.
🥴 Social Media Reactions: A Distortion of History
One user responded on X, writing:
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“This isn’t just delusional. It’s Holocaust cosplay. He’s romanticizing genocide like it’s a history podcast.”
Another added:
“Equating hostages held by Hamas to victims in Nazi Germany isn’t just offensive, it’s also a grotesque distortion of history.”
😬 The Fallout
Trump’s words, made while sitting beside the Israeli Prime Minister, left many wondering how someone could be so reckless with historical facts, especially when discussing a topic as sensitive as the Holocaust.
