Top Dem fundraiser slammed for honoring Nazi officer in social media post: ‘Disturbing trend’
What would you do if you ran things?
A top Democratic fundraiser in Michigan is taking heat for a Veteran’s Day social media post in which she honored her grandfather, who served as an officer in the Nazi military forces during World War II.
Kelly Neumann, a fundraising host for Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and senatorial candidate Mallory McMorrow, honored her grandfather, Albert Neumann, a WWII German military officer whom she called "one of my best friends."
In a 2024 Veterans Day post on Facebook that features pictures of a man wearing a Nazi uniform, Neumann praised her grandfather, writing, "His story is a true testament that people can change and love can indeed win."
The post appears to have been removed from Neumann’s account following Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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Neumann wrote in the post, "Happy Veterans Day to all my friends and family who serve/served! Without you, America would not be here today."
"I do not talk much about [him] much but my Grandfather, Albert Neumann was on the German side in WWI and WWII," she went on. "He escaped to Brazil with my Father after Germany lost in WWII and then made their way to Detroit where they spoke no English and worked their way to provide a stable life for their family."
"My grandfather was one of my best friends," she wrote. "He was one of the first people in my life that accepted me as gay when I was nervous and scared."
"I’ll never forget him embracing me and loving me for who I am," Neumann continued, concluding, "His story is a true testament that people can change and love can indeed win."
The post sparked outrage online after resurfacing.
Los Angeles rabbi and author David Wolpe commented, "This is so outrageous I had to double check it wasn't a hoax."
Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt wrote, "I guess escaping justice for war crimes, death camps, genocide, and Nazi salutes is okay as long as you’re a far left extremist in the end."
"Michigan wants off this ride," Nesbitt added.
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., reacted, "When Democrats tell you who they are, believe them."
"Unsurprisingly, the party that falsely smears Republicans as ‘Nazis’ HONORS ACTUAL NAZIS," wrote McClain. "That tells you everything about the state of the Democrat party today."
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Neumann, Benson and McMorrow did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Benson currently serves as Michigan …
What would you do if you ran things?
A top Democratic fundraiser in Michigan is taking heat for a Veteran’s Day social media post in which she honored her grandfather, who served as an officer in the Nazi military forces during World War II.
Kelly Neumann, a fundraising host for Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and senatorial candidate Mallory McMorrow, honored her grandfather, Albert Neumann, a WWII German military officer whom she called "one of my best friends."
In a 2024 Veterans Day post on Facebook that features pictures of a man wearing a Nazi uniform, Neumann praised her grandfather, writing, "His story is a true testament that people can change and love can indeed win."
The post appears to have been removed from Neumann’s account following Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
EXPERT WARNS DEMOCRATS RISK BACKLASH OVER FAILURE TO CONDEMN VIOLENT RHETORIC IN THEIR RANKS
Neumann wrote in the post, "Happy Veterans Day to all my friends and family who serve/served! Without you, America would not be here today."
"I do not talk much about [him] much but my Grandfather, Albert Neumann was on the German side in WWI and WWII," she went on. "He escaped to Brazil with my Father after Germany lost in WWII and then made their way to Detroit where they spoke no English and worked their way to provide a stable life for their family."
"My grandfather was one of my best friends," she wrote. "He was one of the first people in my life that accepted me as gay when I was nervous and scared."
"I’ll never forget him embracing me and loving me for who I am," Neumann continued, concluding, "His story is a true testament that people can change and love can indeed win."
The post sparked outrage online after resurfacing.
Los Angeles rabbi and author David Wolpe commented, "This is so outrageous I had to double check it wasn't a hoax."
Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt wrote, "I guess escaping justice for war crimes, death camps, genocide, and Nazi salutes is okay as long as you’re a far left extremist in the end."
"Michigan wants off this ride," Nesbitt added.
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., reacted, "When Democrats tell you who they are, believe them."
"Unsurprisingly, the party that falsely smears Republicans as ‘Nazis’ HONORS ACTUAL NAZIS," wrote McClain. "That tells you everything about the state of the Democrat party today."
ARIZONA DEM TEARS INTO HER OWN PARTY OVER TREND THAT SHE DEEMS ANTISEMITIC: 'SICK AND TIRED'
Neumann, Benson and McMorrow did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Benson currently serves as Michigan …
Top Dem fundraiser slammed for honoring Nazi officer in social media post: ‘Disturbing trend’
What would you do if you ran things?
A top Democratic fundraiser in Michigan is taking heat for a Veteran’s Day social media post in which she honored her grandfather, who served as an officer in the Nazi military forces during World War II.
Kelly Neumann, a fundraising host for Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and senatorial candidate Mallory McMorrow, honored her grandfather, Albert Neumann, a WWII German military officer whom she called "one of my best friends."
In a 2024 Veterans Day post on Facebook that features pictures of a man wearing a Nazi uniform, Neumann praised her grandfather, writing, "His story is a true testament that people can change and love can indeed win."
The post appears to have been removed from Neumann’s account following Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
EXPERT WARNS DEMOCRATS RISK BACKLASH OVER FAILURE TO CONDEMN VIOLENT RHETORIC IN THEIR RANKS
Neumann wrote in the post, "Happy Veterans Day to all my friends and family who serve/served! Without you, America would not be here today."
"I do not talk much about [him] much but my Grandfather, Albert Neumann was on the German side in WWI and WWII," she went on. "He escaped to Brazil with my Father after Germany lost in WWII and then made their way to Detroit where they spoke no English and worked their way to provide a stable life for their family."
"My grandfather was one of my best friends," she wrote. "He was one of the first people in my life that accepted me as gay when I was nervous and scared."
"I’ll never forget him embracing me and loving me for who I am," Neumann continued, concluding, "His story is a true testament that people can change and love can indeed win."
The post sparked outrage online after resurfacing.
Los Angeles rabbi and author David Wolpe commented, "This is so outrageous I had to double check it wasn't a hoax."
Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt wrote, "I guess escaping justice for war crimes, death camps, genocide, and Nazi salutes is okay as long as you’re a far left extremist in the end."
"Michigan wants off this ride," Nesbitt added.
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., reacted, "When Democrats tell you who they are, believe them."
"Unsurprisingly, the party that falsely smears Republicans as ‘Nazis’ HONORS ACTUAL NAZIS," wrote McClain. "That tells you everything about the state of the Democrat party today."
ARIZONA DEM TEARS INTO HER OWN PARTY OVER TREND THAT SHE DEEMS ANTISEMITIC: 'SICK AND TIRED'
Neumann, Benson and McMorrow did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Benson currently serves as Michigan …
