On with Kara Swisher Lessons Learned From Hitler’s Rise To Power
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Apr 8, 2024 Timothy Ryback, a historian and author of "Takeover: Hitler’s Final Rise to Power," offers a deep dive into the political dynamics leading to Hitler's chancellorship. He reveals how misjudgments by Berlin power players contributed to Hitler's unexpected rise. Ryback draws alarming parallels between Hitler’s manipulation tactics and today’s political landscape, particularly relating to Trump. The conversation also highlights overlooked figures like Gregor Strasser, underscoring how internal conflicts shaped history. Listeners are urged to recognize and learn from these historical lessons to safeguard democracy.
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Hitler's Electoral Performance
- Hitler lost the 1932 presidential bid by over six million votes.
- Despite this, his party secured 37% of the vote in the subsequent Reichstag election, becoming the largest party.
Hindenburg's Refusal
- Hitler's 37% in the Reichstag election should have made him chancellor.
- President Hindenburg, who disliked Hitler, refused to appoint him due to his divisive politics and anti-Semitism.
Hitler's Uncompromising Nature
- Hitler was initially seen as a buffoon and outsider.
- He was unwilling to compromise and form coalitions, even when offered the vice-chancellorship.
