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Hitler, Generation Z

One in five Gen Z Americans think Hitler had "some good ideas"

Startling survey exposes widespread misunderstanding of Nazi history in younger generations.

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A new poll conducted by the Daily Mail has revealed that one in five Americans aged 18-29 believe Adolf Hitler had "some good ideas." The survey, which included 1,000 U.S. voters, found that 21% of black voters and 19% of Hispanic voters also thought the Nazi dictator had redeeming qualities.

Across the board, 77% of respondents said Hitler was "evil," with 12% expressing uncertainty and 11% stating he had "some good ideas."

Younger respondents were notably more inclined to see positive traits in Hitler: 16% of millennials (ages 30-49) shared this view, while just 5% of those over 65 agreed. Among older respondents, 88% of those 65 and older, and 86% of those aged 50-64, said Hitler had no redeeming qualities, in contrast to only 59% of those aged 18-29.

The poll also showed that just 54% of Hispanic respondents labeled Hitler as evil. Additionally, 14% of current Donald Trump supporters said Hitler had some positive ideas, compared to 9% of Kamala Harris voters.


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