Call Them What They Are
The Atlantic
February 23, 2026
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The Republican Party is increasingly viewed as a haven for Nazi sympathizers, a concerning trend highlighted by the symbolic actions of U.S. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, who wears a uniform reminiscent of a Wehrmacht officer from the 1930s. This attire underscores a broader pattern within the party, where Nazi imagery and rhetoric are being embraced by some members. Examples include an ICE lawyer linked to white supremacist groups praising Hitler and young Republicans openly expressing admiration for the Nazi regime in private chats. Even federal agencies, such as DHS and the Labor Department, have adopted language echoing neo-Nazi themes, with DHS using a neo-Nazi anthem in recruitment ads and the Labor Department posting slogans like "America is for Americans," mimicking the Nazi slogan "Germany for Germans."
The normalization of such extremism is further evidenced by former President Trump's admiration for dictators like Hitler, as seen in his comments about loyalty to military leaders. This trend has been met with criticism from even ardent supporters like Laura Loomer, who acknowledges the GOP's Nazi problem. The article reflects on the historical shift within
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Originally published on The Atlantic on 2/23/2026