Nazi protesters wave swastika flags exterior Disney World
A bunch of Nazi protesters have been condemned after they waved large swastika flags exterior Disney World in Florida.
Footage posted on social media confirmed the group holding the flags exterior the resort in Orlando, Florida.
An indication that includes a picture of Ron DeSantis was additionally on show and a “DeSantis 2024 Make America Florida” flag in assist of the Republican’s presidential marketing campaign.
There is not any suggestion Mr DeSantis was linked to the protest.
Pic: Rep. Anna V. Eskamani
Florida Representative Anna Vishkaee Eskamani, who posted footage of the protest on social media, wrote: “Nazis outside of Walt Disney World right now – absolutely disgusting.”
Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of Walt Disney Company co-founder Roy Disney, shared the video, writing: “My grandfather is spinning in his grave.”
Pop star Pink additionally shared the footage, writing: “ARE YOU F****** KIDDING ME????!!!!!!!!!”
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Shannon Watts, founding father of the grassroots motion Moms Demand Action, stated “two dozen white supremacists” had been exterior the principle Disney World entrance “marching with signs featuring Gov DeSantis’s face, swastikas, the n-word and homophobic slurs”.
According to USA Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office stated about 15 folks had gathered exterior the theme park throughout the incident on Saturday.
Authorities stated the protest was disbanded after about two hours and no arrests had been made.
The sheriff’s workplace stated in a press release: “We are aware of these groups that aim to agitate and incite people with antisemitic symbols and slurs. They are also aware of the law.
“The Orange County Sheriff’s Office deplores hate speech in any kind, however folks have the First Amendment proper to show.”
The Walt Disney Company introduced final month it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida following a year-long dispute with Mr DeSantis.
The Florida governor has been attacking the corporate after it opposed a state law banning classroom classes on sexual orientation and gender identification in early years.