Maine lawmaker defends comments on Nazis that drew viral criticism online

Laurel Libby, a Republican from Auburn, mentioned Nazis while speaking on the House floor in Augusta in opposition to a bill that would ban unauthorized paramilitary training in the state.

By: The Boston Globe

Apr 07 2024
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In the midst of her remarks, Libby referenced media coverage of several neo-Nazi demonstrations last year in Maine, where members of the groups were seen in Portland dressed in dark clothes with their faces covered while giving the “Heil Hitler” salu... [3202 chars]