Does it surprise any of us that the alleged New Zealand shooter described the current U.S. president as “a symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose.”Furthermore, Trump, of course, had his facts wrong denying the rise of white nationalism. In the United States, white supremacists and other far-right extremists have killed far more people since 9/11 in 2001 than any other category of domestic terrorist. Several of the key research, security and advocacy programs undertaken by the Obama administration to counter white nationalism were cancelled shortly after Trump took office. And, invariably, he echoes similar language to that used by white nationalists. My message was sympathy and love for all Muslim communities.”Whether or not the scourge of white nationalism is ultimately defeated may very well depend on whose voice — Trump’s or Ardern’s — endures.

Source: thestar March 22, 2019 13:52 UTC