As we have seen in headlines recently concerning the policies put forth by Trump and his newest Cabinet members, the term "alt-right" has come up more and more often. Steve Bannon for one, Trump's pick for chief strategist is one of the most recognized for following this ideology saying that Trump and his campaign are, "a platform for alt-right," according to the Chicago Tribune. Supporters of this platform are composed mainly of extreme conservatives, Neo-Nazis, and Klansman and if that doesn't say enough about what kind of ideology is put forth by this antagonizing and terrifying movement, it don't know what else would.
Our president elect Donald Trump, has supporters that basically reel in the idea of a having a so called "white America." This movement needs to be shut down before it gets out of hand and we move even further back in history to more hate and prejudice among us and our people. Trump needs to recognize that this is not a platform he should have in support of his executive power. Rallies, protests, and as we've seen even fundraisers for a recount, have been growing in opposition of him being elected. People are scared, terrified even, in the thought of these kind of groups growing in confidence once again from just the event of Donald Trump being elected.
If Donald Trump wants even the slightest respect from the major critics and opposition to his campaign, he needs to let the people know that he is separate from these hateful ideological groups. But in picking Steve Bannon, an outspoken supporter of the movement, makes Trump's campaign even more bashed on. Hateful rhetoric spewed from his own mouth, his campaign and having it topped off by ideologies of Neo Nazi's such as Richard Spencer is not going to calm down the doubts and fear of the American people. Rallies for Trump are having people yell "Heil Trump!" followed by the Nazi salutes from the crowd. The alt right movement might just be spitting out words of hate, sexism, and racism, but it will make an impact in the future. Hitler's regime did just start out with speeches and organizations. This could lead to further extreme destruction and violence the American people do not need to see. I hope the president to be will know better and put a stop to something that could lead to something bigger and more hurtful than we could ever imagine.
