A controversial social media post from the Department of Labor has poured gasoline on already-smoldering accusations that the Trump administration is amplifying rhetoric and imagery linked to extreme right-wing ideologies.
The video in the post, shared Saturday, features a quick-cut slideshow of artworks depicting glorified scenes of American history, foregrounded by a statue of George Washington.
The caption above that video reads, “One Homeland. One People. One Heritage. Remember who you are, American.”
Social media users quickly noted similarities – in word, form and sentiment – between the Labor Department’s post and a slogan used by the Nazi Party.
“US Government posting a version of ‘Ein volk, ein reich, ein führer,’” said Terry Virts, a former NASA astronaut and current Democratic congressional candidate, in an X post. “I don’t see how this ends well.”
