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1. Wow.
This could be a coincidence but one of Trump's tweets this morning appears to contain a coded message of support to white nationalists.
In defense of Jeanine Pirro, who said wearing a hijab was "antithetical" to the Constitution, Trump tweeted "be strong & prosper"
This could be a coincidence but one of Trump's tweets this morning appears to contain a coded message of support to white nationalists.
In defense of Jeanine Pirro, who said wearing a hijab was "antithetical" to the Constitution, Trump tweeted "be strong & prosper"
2. The 1683 Battle of Vienna is extremely significant to white nationalists. It's revered as a victory of Christians over the Ottoman Empire, which is viewed as a prelude to their current battle against Islam.
The New Zealand shooter even wrote "Vienna" on one of his weapons
The New Zealand shooter even wrote "Vienna" on one of his weapons
3. There was a contemporaneous account of the Battle of Vienna.
The first line ends: "Be strong and prosper in thy way on behalf of the Christian faith."
goo.gl/8R6NJp
The first line ends: "Be strong and prosper in thy way on behalf of the Christian faith."
goo.gl/8R6NJp
4. My guess is that Trump is not aware of this text but it is certainly something that Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon may be familiar with. Bannon has referenced Vienna in speeches.
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