Bulwark Takes Mehdi Hasan: Jubilee “Debate” Left Me Speechless
Jul 22, 2025
Mehdi Hasan, founder of Zeteo News and notable political commentator, shares his intense experiences from a Jubilee debate against 20 far-right individuals, some openly fascist. He discusses the moral complexities of engaging with extremism in public forums. Topics include the normalization of far-right ideologies, the impact of social media on political discourse, and the intricate dynamics of the Gaza conflict. Hasan emphasizes the need for awareness and a humanitarian approach in discussions about identity and prejudice.
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Encounter with Open Fascists
- Mehdi Hasan encountered self-identified fascists and racists during the Jubilee debate, contrary to expectations.
- One far-right participant openly admitted to being a fascist and showed no remorse for Nazi persecution.
Young Far-Right Radicalization Revealed
- The majority of Jubilee debate participants were white nationalists or fascist sympathizers.
- These groups are openly radicalizing young people and have significant social media followings backing them.
Immigrant Among Far-Right Group
- An undocumented immigrant at the debate identified as far-right yet rejected racist views around him.
- He acknowledged his parents' illegal immigration and expressed bravery amid opposition from others.