WaPo runs a false story about the US Coast Guard and swastikas, and of course, every Democrat falls in love with them – Twitchy
The dead old media loves nothing more than to publish false and misleading stories about the Trump administration, and Democrats love nothing more than to run with those lies without bothering to fact-check them.
This is the party of Jasmine Crockett and Jeffrey Epstein “A” versus Jeffrey Epstein “The” after all.
yesterday, The Washington Post published a completely ridiculous article About how the US Coast Guard under the Trump administration no longer prohibits swastikas and other symbols associated with racism or other types of hate.
EXCLUSIVE: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer designate the swastika, noose and Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service has drafted a new policy classifying them as “potentially divisive.” https://t.co/zf4oKGkTtq
– The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 20, 2025
In the text of the article – linked above, but we refuse to share it here because it is yellow journalism – the newspaper indicated that the Coast Guard had not responded to the allegations before publishing the article. (Yes, we know how that works. The newspaper probably gave the service 15 minutes to respond.)
But maybe they should have waited. Because the USCG immediately debunked the Washington Post’s misleading reporting.
“Claims that the U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses, or other extremist images as prohibited symbols are categorically false. These symbols have been and will continue to be prohibited in the Coast Guard in accordance with policy. Any display, use, or promotion of such symbols, such as…
– US Coast Guard (@USCG) November 20, 2025
…As always, there will be a thorough investigation and severe punishment. The Coast Guard remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting a safe, respectful and professional workplace. Symbols such as swastikas, nooses, and other extremist or racist images violate our core values and are treated with the seriousness they deserve under current policy.
– Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commander of the US Coast Guard
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In a more detailed response, Special Forces veteran Matt Tardieu explained that all of the symbols mentioned in the post are still prohibited, but the Coast Guard does not print a comprehensive list in the section of their manual that deals with sexual harassment.
WP is garbage, and so are the people pushing this. Besides the Coast Guard’s statement that WP is full of crap, here’s the proof.
Picture 1:
US Coast Guard Civil Rights Manual (COMDTINST M 5350.4E)This clearly covers the width of the swastika. He goes further to mention that… https://t.co/VoRWoec4dw pic.twitter.com/HFGt5FDoJQ
– Matt Tardieu (@angertab) November 20, 2025
…to point out that “creating a comprehensive list of hate symbols is neither possible nor desirable since intolerant and hate groups often change symbolism and because new groups emerge.”
Why does he mention that and not go into depth? It is not the purpose of publishing. The publication primarily addresses sexual harassment and harassing behavior. Furthermore, it addresses the formal process and even references 5350.4 (Image 1).
In other words, WaPo got its hands on a giant burger and tried to turn it into a hit. They’ll probably submit it for a Pulitzer Prize.
The Department of Homeland Security provided a more succinct response, giving the story all the respect it deserved (in other words, none).
You’re just making things up now. 💀 https://t.co/7M3njbfwfy
– Homeland Security (DHSgov) November 20, 2025
Ha. This is what they do best. Just making stuff.
This is a completely ridiculous lie and an unequivocal lie.
the @WashingtonPost They should be embarrassed to spread this fake crap. https://t.co/DW94wjexEx
– Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) November 20, 2025
They are incapable of embarrassment.
Of course, it wouldn’t be surprising if countless Democrats bought in hook, line, and sinker, using it as another opportunity to shout, “Nazis!” RRREEEEEE!’ (This is what Democrats do best.)
Can literally anyone give a reason why this is a good idea? https://t.co/SO2Ei4S0fj
– Governor Hochul’s press office (NYGovPress) November 20, 2025
Is Hochul’s team talking about the newspaper’s decision to publish fake news? Because we agree that this is not a good idea at all.
This can’t be real: https://t.co/xTkfVgv7w0
– Michelle Charlesworth (@mcharlesworth7) November 20, 2025
We have great news for this left-wing journalist: she’s not.
Please remember, while raising a swastika is no longer hate speech, meaning that the person raising the swastika is a Nazi, it still is. https://t.co/V4TuUMSjOB
– Rep. Jack Kimble (@RepJackKimble) November 20, 2025
Is Rep. Kimble referring to the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine?
Because he’s the only one we know who decorated himself with Nazi symbols.
This is disgraceful and must be corrected now. https://t.co/WHbJDAKpFk
– Chris Pappas (@ChrisPappasNH) November 20, 2025
Post article? Again, we agree.
Giving symbols of hate like the swastika and nooses even a modicum of respect is absolutely anathema. second. Noem should be ashamed and Americans angry. This decree stains the honor of the Coast Guard and must be rescinded immediately. https://t.co/It0HaiKQg6
– Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) November 20, 2025
Do you know what stains the honor of the armed forces, Dick?
Claiming that you served in Vietnam when you did not.
American families are being crushed by rising costs of living and health care prices. But Trump abandoned the American worker and the middle class because he wants… check notes… to spend his time loving racist Nazis. https://t.co/DxgGAj3r8V
— Rep. Oscar de los Santos (@RepODLS) November 20, 2025
Nooses are symbols of hate. Swastikas – the literal symbol of the Nazi Party, the perpetrators of the Holocaust – are symbols of hate. This is not controversial
This is not how honest Americans are recruited into our armed forces. https://t.co/LvX8X6hrYL– Senator Chris Coons (@ChrisCoons) November 20, 2025
These aren’t just unfollowing randos on X who fall for this incitement (although there are plenty of those, too). These are the media and elected democrats.
They cannot resist any opportunity to indulge in their TDS.
Speaking of which, New York City’s biggest anti-Semite had to get involved too.
gross. https://t.co/FrFUMUwxIV
– Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) November 20, 2025
It’s bad enough that New York just elected a communist. Wait until they find out they just elected a stupid communist.
Illinois State Representative Lauren Underwood was more subdued and reserved in her comment, but she was still impressed.
It was revealed today that the Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas and nooses as hate symbols. unacceptable. I have just met with Admiral Lunday and obtained his commitment to publishing a new policy. Hate has no place in our armed forces. pic.twitter.com/3KAWoE8Kyt
– Rep. Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) November 21, 2025
In other words, the Coast Guard is not changing its policy at all. And Underwood wants to claim she accomplished something here.
These are just a few of many examples of prominent figures on the left pushing a false narrative because they want their violent followers to believe that everyone on the right is a Nazi.
– I’m tired of willful ignorance.. (@kemicalkid19) November 20, 2025
It is also becoming a talking point for Democrats.
You have abdicated any responsibility for journalistic integrity and objectivity, and are now almost indistinguishable from Pravda. congratulations.
– CarolinaConservative3 (@1776Carolina3) November 20, 2025
Perhaps the military establishment should classify the hammer and sickle in the Soviet Union as a “hate symbol.”
Then the media and the Democrats truly They lose their minds, lol.
Do you remember when our press wasn’t treasonous propaganda? pic.twitter.com/lOJAty2ZLN
– Chris C (@mrfudd0) November 20, 2025
barely.
A complete lie but millions of leftist idiots will believe it. https://t.co/xx4nA2gkTd
-Dan Gaynor (@DanGynor) November 21, 2025
The only disturbing thing about this fake news story is how many of these left-wing idiots are currently holding elected office.
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