Federal military draft agency reposts message suggesting US is becoming 1936 Nazi Germany: report
The Selective Service System, the federal agency responsible for registering Americans for a military draft if the need arises, recently caused controversy by reposting a message that suggested the U.S. is becoming similar to 1936 Nazi Germany. The post, shared on the agency’s social media account, stated, “For all you stupid f—s out there that still believe military service will be voluntary. Remember Germany 1936.”
The repost remained on the Selective Service System’s account for more than an hour before being taken down, as reported by the New York Post. The agency has not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.
This incident comes at a time when Democrats and opponents of Donald Trump have been comparing him to Adolf Hitler, the infamous leader of Nazi Germany. In the final days of the election, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz echoed Hillary Clinton’s attack on Trump, claiming that his rally at Madison Square Garden resembled a 1930s Nazi event.
The post shared by the Selective Service System seems to be referencing Hitler’s decision in 1935 to reintroduce military conscription in Germany, in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. The following year, Hitler ordered the German armed forces into the demilitarized Rhineland region of the country.
The Selective Service System emphasizes on its website that while there is currently no draft in place, registration with the agency is required for nearly all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants aged 18-25. This registration ensures operational readiness in case a draft is authorized by the President and Congress.
Former President Donald Trump has denied claims that he would call for mandatory military service, stating that the idea is “completely untrue” and that he never considered it. Trump’s victory in the recent election has put an end to speculations about such a possibility.
In conclusion, the recent controversy surrounding the Selective Service System’s social media post serves as a reminder of the sensitive nature of comparisons to Nazi Germany in contemporary political discourse. It is important to approach such historical references with caution and respect for the gravity of the events they represent.
