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White House post nods to racist, far-right subculture, extremism expert says
- The Guardian reports the White House posted a cartoon on X with the caption 'Which way, Greenland man?' drawing sharp criticism from extremism experts.
- Extremism expert Heidi Beirich says the post is a clear nod to racist, far-right literature.
- Beirich links the reference to “Which Way Western Man” to extremist recruitment and terror groups.
- The report notes concerns about DHS recruitment posters resembling Third Reich propaganda.
- Lawmakers worry about potential hiring of convicted January 6 rioters and Proud Boys within ICE.
- The Guardian frames the episode as part of a broader pattern of far-right messaging around the administration’s social media use.
- The article cites concerns about far-right influence on state and federal policy discussions.
- Beirich highlights that some comments frame Greenland as a national dispute with Denmark.
- The Guardian notes bipartisan concerns about the administration’s use of extremist-coded language in outreach.
- The report underscores a pattern of far-right content surfacing in official communications.
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