The Trump campaign caused quite a stir this week by sharing a video featuring the former president in a vintage newsreel format.
The headline on a mock-up newspaper reads “What’s next for America?” The accompanying text states that the creation of a unified Reich has significantly increased industrial strength.
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The White House swiftly condemned the former president for openly invoking the history of Nazi Germany as part of his campaign.
The Trump campaign, on the other hand, maintains that a staff member unknowingly reposted an external video without paying attention to the text on the image. Interestingly, there is a new development in the story: the phrase “unified Reich” and the entire mock newspaper layout were actually sourced from a motion graphics template designed by a Turkish graphic designer.
Enes ลimลek, a resident near Istanbul, revealed to CNN that he created the template back in May and subsequently uploaded it onto an online marketplace. The phrase “unified Reich” was simply a temporary text, taken from a description of Germany during the First World War.
“I have great affection for all the American people,” he expressed, emphasizing that he doesn’t keep up with either US or Turkish politics. “And let’s all take a deep breath. This is merely a template. Oh, and by the way, I want to clarify that I am definitely not a Nazi.”
He couldn’t quite believe that the template, which he had sold to just a few buyers for $21 each, was now making waves in Washington.
“I never realized the extent of my influence in shaping politics… It’s hard to fathom anything crazier than that,” he exclaimed. “Just think about the impact one’s work can have on an entire nation.”
In the past, Mr. Trump has faced accusations of espousing fascist ideas, particularly with his frequent claims that immigrants are “destroying the blood” of America.
During his 2024 campaign, Mr. Trump has actively associated himself with right-wing violence. He held his inaugural campaign rally in Waco, Texas, a location known for the infamous clash between a religious sect and the federal government. This event served as a rallying point for the far right and played a significant role in shaping the modern militia movement.
