‘Shameful’ MSNBC blasted for splicing Nazi rally clips into coverage of Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally: ‘Incitement’
SUMMARY
MSNBC is under fire after airing clips from a 1939 Nazi rally in New York’s Madison Square Garden during coverage of former President Donald Trump's recent event at the same venue. The controversial comparison was made as an MSNBC anchor highlighted historical parallels, framing Trump’s rally as "chilling" in light of the infamous Nazi gathering at the Garden 85 years ago. Conservatives swiftly condemned the network, calling the broadcast “shameful” and suggesting it was an inflammatory attempt to smear Trump supporters. Many pointed to the diversity of the crowd, which reportedly included Jewish attendees, as evidence against MSNBC’s implied comparison. Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski, who was present at Trump’s rally, was also noted by critics as a poignant counter to MSNBC's portrayal. Elon Musk, who spoke at the rally, harshly criticized MSNBC’s actions, calling the network “scum of the Earth.” Many critics argued that MSNBC's approach bordered on “incitement".
