Washington, D.C. Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon sparked controversy at CPAC by raising his right arm in a gesture critics likened to a Nazi salute during his speech. Bannon dismissed the comparison, calling it a “wave,” but French far-right leader Jordan Bardella canceled his own CPAC speech in protest, condemning the act as referencing “Nazi ideology”.
The Anti-Defamation League criticized Bannon’s history of inciting extremism, while Bannon mocked Bardella as “a boy, not a man”. The incident drew parallels to Elon Musk’s similar gesture at Trump’s inauguration.
The Conservative Political Action Conference
CPAC is an annual gathering organized by the American Conservative Union that brings together conservative activists, elected officials, political strategists, and thought leaders to discuss policy, share ideas, and promote conservative principles.
The event typically features speeches, panel discussions, and workshops covering topics ranging from economic policy to national security, and has been a significant platform for shaping conservative discourse in the U.S. since inception in 1974.
Stewardship Report on Nazi Salutes in the U.S.A.
- 02/25/25: Steve Bannon (CPAC)
- 01/20/25: Elon Musk (Trump’s inauguration)
To report a Nazi salute in the United States, write info@lucefoundation.org
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