The Trump campaign recently deleted a controversial video from former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account that referenced a “unified Reich,” a term commonly associated with Nazi Germany. The 30-second clip, which was posted on Monday and removed the next day, envisioned a US led by Trump through various stylized headlines. One of these headlines mentioned increased industrial strength following the creation of a unified Reich in 1871, referencing the unification of Germany before the Nazi era.
A campaign spokeswoman clarified that the video was not an official campaign production but was posted by a staff member. The video’s origin appears to be from a template website where customizable content is available for download, though it’s unclear who created the specific version posted by the Trump campaign.
James Singer, a spokesman for President Joe Biden’s campaign, criticized the video, interpreting it as part of a broader pattern of Trump’s controversial statements and actions, including previous comments and associations that have been seen as praising dictators and echoing antisemitic sentiments. Trump has faced recent backlash for other inflammatory remarks and associations, including a dinner with Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes in 2022.
The video’s quick removal highlights ongoing sensitivities and controversies surrounding Trump’s rhetoric and the actions of his campaign.
