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I Don't Speak German, Episode 3: Unite the Right, Charlottesville 2017

I Don't Speak German

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Rise and Fragmentation of Ideologically Disconnected Groups

The chapter explores how disparate groups united during the Trump election and inauguration, eventually splintering off into fragmented events in 2017. It discusses specific rallies such as the Battle of Berkeley and the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, highlighting key figures and the branding debate within the white nationalist movement. The chapter delves into the challenges faced by the alt-right in promoting their ideas, their influence on mainstream media, tactics like meme dissemination, and the impact of events like the car terror attack in shifting mainstream perceptions of extremist ideologies.

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