A politician with Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Brandenburg shared a post on Instagram that reportedly defends Adolf Hitler’s crimes against Jewish people. The incident was reported by the “Tagesspiegel.”
AfD Politician Shares Content Defending Hitler
According to reports, AfD politician Peggy Lindemann reposted an Instagram story that, referencing the Epstein files, suggests Hitler may have been correct in his antisemitism. The post asked, “Do you still believe he was the evil one?” in reference to Adolf Hitler.
The Instagram post reportedly used a juice emoji to represent “elite,” playing on the phonetic similarity between “juice” and “Jews” in English, and alluded to a conspiracy theory about a network of powerful Jewish people. This conspiracy theory is reportedly linked to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, who died in custody in 2019.
Lindemann is a city councilor in Schwedt, a member of the district council, and a deputy board member of the AfD Uckermark. She describes her political goals on the AfD Uckermark website as representing “the true interests of the citizens” and pursuing “politics free of ideology !!!”.
Limited Consequences Expected
The AfD Uckermark chairman, Felix Teichner, told the “Tagesspiegel” that he does not plan to take any action against Lindemann, stating she was unaware of the content she was sharing and it was an oversight. He said she has “explicitly” distanced herself from the post. The original post came from an account whose owner describes herself as a “conspiracy theorist with style” and “critical & unvaccinated.”
Teichner stated he was alerted to the post by Andreas Büttner, the antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg, but does not plan to facilitate a meeting between Büttner and Lindemann. Büttner has sharply criticized Lindemann, calling for her to resign from her position on the Schwedt city council.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Peggy Lindemann?
Peggy Lindemann is a politician with the AfD party who is a city councilor in Schwedt, a member of the district council, and a deputy board member of the AfD Uckermark.
What did the Instagram post contain?
The Instagram post reportedly defended Adolf Hitler’s crimes against Jewish people and alluded to a conspiracy theory about a network of powerful Jewish people, using a caricature from the Nazi-era newspaper “Der Stürmer.”
What action, if any, is being taken regarding the post?
The AfD Uckermark chairman, Felix Teichner, stated he does not plan to take any action against Lindemann, believing it was an oversight and that she has distanced herself from the post.
As the situation unfolds, will the AfD’s response to this incident influence public perception of the party and its stance on historical accountability?
