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Education Department Posts Then Deletes Clip That Compared Trump To Hitler

The US Department of Education posted and then deleted a social media video that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. The clip, taken from the 2017 film 'Darkest Hour', was meant to showcase Trump as a 'tiger' but backfired when users pointed out the resemblance to Hitler. The department later blamed a staffer for the post.

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  • ✓ The US Department of Education posted a clip from the 2017 movie 'Darkest Hour' that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler.
  • ✓ The department deleted the social media post after users pointed out the resemblance to Hitler.
  • ✓ The Education Department blamed a staffer for the post that seemed to compare Trump to Hitler.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The Education Department has attributed the post to a staffer, marking a development in their response to the backlash.

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  1. US Education Department Deletes Social Media Post Comparing Trump to Hitler

    The US Department of Education posted and then deleted a social media video that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. The clip, taken from the 2017 film 'Darkest Hour', was meant to showcase Trump as a 'tiger' but backfired when users pointed out the resemblance to Hitler. The department later blamed a staffer for the post.

    Why it matters

    The incident has sparked criticism and mockery online, with many questioning the department's judgment and social media management. This controversy comes as the Trump administration faces scrutiny over its handling of various issues. The Education Department's use of a film clip to make a point about Trump has been widely reported and condemned.

    What is confirmed

    • The US Department of Education posted a clip from the 2017 movie 'Darkest Hour' that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler.
    • The department deleted the social media post after users pointed out the resemblance to Hitler.
    • The Education Department blamed a staffer for the post that seemed to compare Trump to Hitler.

    What to watch next

    • Further reaction from the Trump administration
    • Potential consequences for the staffer involved
    • Changes to the Education Department's social media policy
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. Hindustan Times — Trump-Hitler post sparks backlash on X as Department of Education deletes it, ‘The tiger is Adolf Hitler…’
    2. rawstory.com — Mockery after Trump Education Department 'dweebs' hit with brutal community note
    3. Forbes — Department Of Education Shares Then Deletes X Post That Compared Trump To Hitler
    4. The Daily Beast — Goons Skewered for Shocking Video Comparing Trump to Hitler
    5. Yahoo — Trump Admin Compares Trump to Hitler in Bizarre Video
    6. HuffPost — Education Dept Blames Staffer For Post That Seemed To Compare Trump To Hitler
    7. metro.co.uk — Trump staff swiftly deleted social media post that compared him to Hitler
    8. The Independent — Department of Education accidentally compares Trump administration to Nazi Germany
    9. Yahoo — Donald Trump Seemingly Compared to Hitler in Video Removed by Education Department
    10. Yahoo — Hitler scene explained as Department of Education deletes Trump post
    11. the deep dive — Education Department Blames Staffer For Video Comparing Trump To Hitler
    12. The Independent — Trump officials’ ‘No one does it like us’ post backfires with Nazi Germany comparison
    confidence 85%
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