Writer linked to CIA cut-out ridiculed for ‘Trump is Hitler’ article
Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic has faced criticism for her assertion that Trump mimics the rhetoric of the most infamous dictators of the 20th century. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The Atlantic magazine and its staff writer Anne Applebaum have come under significant scrutiny following the publication of an op-ed that likens former US President Donald Trump to notorious dictators such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Benito Mussolini.
Applebaum's article, which asserts that Trump is adopting the rhetoric of some of history's most infamous figures, has faced mockery online, particularly from supporters of Trump and various political figures. Critics have also pointed out Applebaum’s ties to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), an organization often described as a CIA front.
The controversy gained traction when Applebaum suggested that Trump’s language, particularly his use of terms like “vermin” in describing his opponents and referring to “criminal illegal immigrants as animals,” mirrors the dehumanizing expressions employed by these dictators. The title of her piece, “Trump Is Speaking Like Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini,” triggered a wave of backlash.
In response, the Trump campaign dismissed the op-ed as “fake news by a third-rate media outlet,” while social media users openly ridiculed both Applebaum and The Atlantic. Notably, journalist Glenn Greenwald reacted by stating, “When you spend eight years calling a person every bad name you can think of—including Hitler—and it doesn’t work, so you desperately decide to call him all the bad names at once.”
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, also found humor in the article, tweeting, “I can’t stop laughing.” British conservative commentator Ben Kew added to the mockery by suggesting that the magazine's editors must have convened with the aim of creating a frightening headline for Applebaum's piece.
Critics of Applebaum have emphasized her affiliation with the NED, a government-funded entity linked to US intelligence operations. Journalist Mike Benz asserted, “Anne Applebaum is on the board of directors for the most notorious CIA cut-out in US history,” indicating that her commentary often aligns closely with the interests of US national security.
NED, which is funded by the US State Department, has been described by its founder, Carl Gershman, as an organization that undertakes what “was done covertly 25 years ago by the CIA.” In recent years, the NED has played a role in various geopolitical actions, including the 2014 Maidan coup in Ukraine, organizing meetings of anti-Beijing officials in Taiwan, and funding efforts to challenge right-wing American media outlets.
Applebaum’s opinions frequently coincide with US foreign policy objectives. In her writing for The Atlantic, she has supported regime change in Russia and accused Trump of planning to “abandon” Ukraine and NATO. Additionally, she criticized Musk for his perceived “weakness” and “arrogance” regarding his reluctance to assist Ukrainian forces in targeting Russian naval assets in Crimea.
Despite her prominent affiliation with NED, Applebaum has denied any personal connections to the CIA. Nevertheless, her detractors continue to highlight the alignment between her views and US foreign policy initiatives.
The Atlantic has not yet addressed the ongoing backlash regarding the article.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
Applebaum's article, which asserts that Trump is adopting the rhetoric of some of history's most infamous figures, has faced mockery online, particularly from supporters of Trump and various political figures. Critics have also pointed out Applebaum’s ties to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), an organization often described as a CIA front.
The controversy gained traction when Applebaum suggested that Trump’s language, particularly his use of terms like “vermin” in describing his opponents and referring to “criminal illegal immigrants as animals,” mirrors the dehumanizing expressions employed by these dictators. The title of her piece, “Trump Is Speaking Like Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini,” triggered a wave of backlash.
In response, the Trump campaign dismissed the op-ed as “fake news by a third-rate media outlet,” while social media users openly ridiculed both Applebaum and The Atlantic. Notably, journalist Glenn Greenwald reacted by stating, “When you spend eight years calling a person every bad name you can think of—including Hitler—and it doesn’t work, so you desperately decide to call him all the bad names at once.”
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, also found humor in the article, tweeting, “I can’t stop laughing.” British conservative commentator Ben Kew added to the mockery by suggesting that the magazine's editors must have convened with the aim of creating a frightening headline for Applebaum's piece.
Critics of Applebaum have emphasized her affiliation with the NED, a government-funded entity linked to US intelligence operations. Journalist Mike Benz asserted, “Anne Applebaum is on the board of directors for the most notorious CIA cut-out in US history,” indicating that her commentary often aligns closely with the interests of US national security.
NED, which is funded by the US State Department, has been described by its founder, Carl Gershman, as an organization that undertakes what “was done covertly 25 years ago by the CIA.” In recent years, the NED has played a role in various geopolitical actions, including the 2014 Maidan coup in Ukraine, organizing meetings of anti-Beijing officials in Taiwan, and funding efforts to challenge right-wing American media outlets.
Applebaum’s opinions frequently coincide with US foreign policy objectives. In her writing for The Atlantic, she has supported regime change in Russia and accused Trump of planning to “abandon” Ukraine and NATO. Additionally, she criticized Musk for his perceived “weakness” and “arrogance” regarding his reluctance to assist Ukrainian forces in targeting Russian naval assets in Crimea.
Despite her prominent affiliation with NED, Applebaum has denied any personal connections to the CIA. Nevertheless, her detractors continue to highlight the alignment between her views and US foreign policy initiatives.
The Atlantic has not yet addressed the ongoing backlash regarding the article.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
