The image of Hegeseth is real, at the 5 second mark in this video

The image of Hitler may be altered

The Swastika is somehow completely flat but the flag is folded. It's a not real image

It's definitely not a good sign when we're talking about a picture of Hitler being a Nazi is AI generated, but it's a given that Hegseth being a Nazi is legitimate.

It's definetly slop.

I agree the Hitler image is fake or modified. The Reichsadler is made to look even more similar to the Department of "War" eagle. The usual head shape of the Reichsadler was a little more burly and less like a bald eagle, I'd say.

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When I had the misfortune of travelling in the US one of the many things that were striking to me was the use of fasces in monuments, including engraved in marble on a war monument in Washington Square Park in NYC.

Of course it's far from the most fascist thing about modern day America, but it was fascinating to see how blunt it is. I'd jump if I saw the same thing in Europe.

"For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country. He is a Bird of bad moral Character. He does not get his Living honestly. You may have seen him perched on some dead Tree near the River, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the Labour of the Fishing Hawk; and when that diligent Bird has at length taken a Fish, and is bearing it to his Nest for the Support of his Mate and young Ones, the Bald Eagle pursues him and takes it from him.

"With all this Injustice, he is never in good Case but like those among Men who live by Sharping & Robbing he is generally poor and often very lousy. Besides he is a rank Coward: The little King Bird not bigger than a Sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the District. He is therefore by no means a proper Emblem for the brave and honest Cincinnati of America who have driven all the King birds from our Country...

"I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America... He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on."

-Benjamin Franklin

It's not odd. It's a perfect fit for them. It's intentionally on brand

This regime is symbol minded though, they do this shit on purpose.

The new name is oddly truthful, really not in line with their common stance on truth.

Dog whistle implies they’re trying to hide it

More like a fog horn.

More of a train whistle. And that train is heading for the camps.

In fairness, Hitler was a greasy little bitch too.

American fascism was a huge inspiration for German fascists.