Illinois GOP Rep. Mary Miller apologizes for her remarks praising Hitler at pro-Trump rally

[Polybius]

Source: Chicago Sun Times

WASHINGTON — Freshman Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., apologized on Friday after gaining national attention for praising Hitler during a pro-Trump rally, sparking calls from Illinois colleagues in Congress to resign and condemnation from others.

In a statement, Miller said, “Earlier this week, I spoke to a group of mothers about the importance of faith and guarding our youth from destructive influences. I sincerely apologize for any harm my words caused and regret using a reference to one of the most evil dictators in history to illustrate the dangers that outside influences can have on our youth.

“This dark history should never be repeated and parents should be proactive to instill what is good, true, right, and noble into their children’s hearts and minds. While some are trying to intentionally twist my words to mean something antithetical to my beliefs, let me be clear: I’m passionately pro-Israel and I will always be a strong advocate and ally of the Jewish community. I’ve been in discussion with Jewish leaders across the country and am grateful to them for their kindness and forthrightness.”

Illinois Democrats Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Rep. Jan Schakowsky called on Miller, in office less than a week, to resign in the wake of her comments. National outlets did stories about Miller’s remarks, launching the congressional career of the outspoken conservative defender of President Donald Trump in controversy.

Read more: https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/1/8/22220744/illinois-republican-mary-miller-apologizes-remark-praising-hitler-trump-rally

[DURHAM D]

1. Not okay. Needs to resign. nt

[NotASurfer]

9. Absolutely. She needs to acknowledge her views make her unfit to represent

And that's only a starter if she really wants to meaningfully address the harm she is complicit in

[Lunabell]

2. We know what's in your heart, Mary.

And it is ugly.

[3825-87867]

3. New Republican Talking Point!

C Y A!

[My Pet Orangutan]

4. Apology no accepted.

[Thekaspervote]

5. Sorry bitch..shouldn't have said it in the first place..too late

[Bernardo de La Paz]

6. After initial remarks, she doubled down on. Only now does she dimly realize she offended people

I spoke to a group of mothers about the importance of faith and guarding our youth from destructive influences.

In her mind, Hitler is not a destructive influence so she is happy to quote him.

But perhaps she still reads Hitler.

Is she a relative of Stephen Miller, he of the Goebbels look?

[UpInArms]

7. She should have a lifetime out of paid public service to think about her words

and actions.

Remove her from office.

[Bluethroughu]

8. Resign mary

If she talks like a Nazis, she's a Nazi.

[NellieStarbuck]

10. How stupid do you have to be?

[Atticus]

11. Again---welcome to my world. This offensive harridan is my Rep! Trumpie to the core! nt

[Midnight Writer]

20. Hi, neighbor!

She's quoting Hitler to a crowd where people are wearing Auschwitz STAFF shirts and slogans like 6 Million Is Not Enough, but she is a supporter of Israel?

I've pulled my shades, locked the doors, and unplugged my phone.

I just don't want to deal with the people around here right now.

[Atticus]

21. She and Trump were "connected at the hip" during the campaign. The most numerous

campaign signs in my area were those blue and white "Miller/Trump" eyesores.

[stillcool]

12. The gall of these people knows no bounds...

They think a mea culpa of nice-nice, absolves them of hateful, hurtful rhetoric that's only purpose is to divide. She needs to be spoon-fed her own words until she pukes.

[bucolic_frolic]

13. Give it up now you stupid brainless dim-wit

If you are that UNAWARE you have no business in public life. You are less than a dunce. You are simply dumb.

[sprinkleeninow]

14. Hey mouth:

Dad and his two bros served in WWII. Navy, Army, Air Force respectively. My dad's ship in the Pacific got hit w/ secondary fire. He was saying his last prayer of contrition. Some ship buddies were seriously hurt. He couldn't recount to my mom without tears in his eyes. He left this world at 45 from an aortic aneurysm.

You love Israel? Hypocrite.

I don't know the reference you made and I don't care to know.

You and your ilk have wrecked this country.

[OAITW r.2.0]

15. Wow, I am impressed with her spectacular Congressional self-destruction.

Is she part of the self-canceling culture?

[orangecrush]

16. Resign nazi!

[IronLionZion]

17. The House can expel or at least censure her

There is precedent since they did it for Steve King.

[Chemisse]

18. These traitors! It's all fun and games until the sh*t hits the fan.

And then it's all apologies. It must be part of a RW playbook somewhere.

Nobody is ever actually sorry for what they did! They are only sorry that there is going to be some kind of punishment for it. I don't even understand why apologies are even acknowledged by the press; they are totally meaningless.

[patphil]

19. Hitler won over the German youth by using propaganda.

And she says our youth have been propagandized. I guess she only supports her brand of propaganda. Could that be the Hitler brand?

[jayschool2013]

22. I hate Illinois Nazis

[cate94]

23. Resign

What complete stupidity.

[marble falls]

24. That was an apology for getting caught. I want to hear her apology for being antisemite.

[Vivienne235729]

25. apology not accepted. She needs to be removed from office immediately.

[LuckyLib]

26. A number of these Republican "pups" in DC are amazingly stupid.

Sit down, STFU, and learn.

[Rebl2]

27. To late

She should lose her seat in Congress now.

[PSPS]

28. So, she's OK with this?

Note: 6MWE means "Six million wasn't enough."

[world wide wally]

29. Just get the fuck outta here

[twodogsbarking]

30. Apologizing for praising Hitler

Gee, how white of you.

[mahina]

31. Be gone

[Lulu KC]

32. waa waa

[KayF]

33. the woke mob strikes again!

can't even praise Hitler these days!

[bucolic_frolic]

34. I'm so sorry, I didn't know he was a really bad guy!

Or that it would offend you!

Was he someone important?

[elleng]

35. OFF with your f*****g head, b***h!

[beachbumbob]

38. Words once said can not be erased. She will have our attention here

in Illinois . Talk building to launch protest at her offices and home. Scathing editorials all around Illinois

[634-5789]

39. OH FUCK NO. she needs to go.

[sakabatou]

40. Too late, bitch.

[mdbl]

41. typical repuglican asshole

[pfitz59]

42. Miller said, "Earlier this week, I spoke to a group of mothers about the importance of faith......

... and guarding our youth from destructive influences." Faith, as the GOP views it, IS a destructive influence. If she wants to protect youth from bad influences she would stay far far away....