Trump compares Hamas to Nazis, comments on hostage situation draw criticism
- Critics described Trump's comments as 'offensive' and 'a grotesque distortion of history,' emphasizing the inappropriateness of comparing terrorists to historical atrocities.
- Netanyahu emphasized that 'any attempt to deflect the burden from Hitler to others is a form of Holocaust denial' in response to Trump's remarks.
- Social media users and historians condemned Trump's statements, arguing that equating hostage situations to Nazi victimization demeans the Holocaust's severity.
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Trump Slammed After Suggesting That Nazis Showed 'Signs Of Love' To Holocaust Victims
President Donald Trump was called out after he diverted from a conversation about Israeli hostages being held by Hamas and commended Nazis who he claimed showed "love" to Holocaust victims.Trump made the remarks during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office after he was asked by reporters about his plan to secure the release of the 59 Israeli hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas.He said:“I said to them [the f…
Trump: "Nazis did nice things for their captives"
President Donald Trump held a news conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, but an odd Holocaust-related analogy he offered about the hostages captured by Hamas caught the attention of many observers.
Unpacking claim Trump asked freed Israeli hostages if Hamas showed 'sign of love' as happened 'in Germany'
Trump did not say "Nazis treated Jewish prisoners with love" but suggested they'd shown more "love or affection" than Hamas showed its hostages The post Unpacking claim Trump asked freed Israeli hostages if Hamas showed ‘sign of love’ as happened ‘in Germany’ appeared first on WNYmedia Network - Buffalo, NY.
Trump says he asked Israeli hostages if Hamas winked at them
Donald Trump says he asked Israeli hostages whom he met at the White House whether Hamas “winked at them” while they were held captive. During a meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, the US prime minister added that he questioned the hostages whether the militants showed them “any sign of love” or “a meal on the side... like what happened in Germany.” Elsewhere in the press conference, Mr Trump confirmed his …
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