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Against his party, the mayor of New York believes that Trump “is not a fascist”

The mayor of New York, the Democrat Eric Adams, said on Saturday that former President Donald Trump should not be called a “fascist,” with which he is contrary to the approach taken by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on the risk that a second term of the Republican means for democracy.

Adams responded to journalists at a press conference at the New York Police Department about the security that has been deployed for the rally that the former president (2017-2021) will hold tomorrow at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
The mayor also said that the Republican candidate should not be compared to Adolf Hitler.

The head of the New York City Council warned that he has been the target of similar attacks during his administration. “My answer is no (Trump is not a fascist), I know what Hitler has done and I know what a fascist regime is like,” Adams said when he was questioned about the statements made by John Kelly, Trump’s former cast chef, this week.

Trump labeled a fascist

Harris has made several references in recent days to Kelly’s statements, who said in an interview this week that Trump had suggested that the Nazi leader “did some good things” and that he needed “German generals” like the ones he had.

The former cheid of staff said that Trump complies with the definition of “fascist.” In that sense, Adams said “that we could all lower the temperature,” referring to the campaign.

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He also rejected the criticism of some New York residents for allowing the Republican candidate to hold his rally in the iconic enclosure.

New York mayor disagrees with allegations

“I totally disagree… I think it is important that we allow people to exercise their right to convey their message clearly to New Yorkers,” he said, adding that the city will guarantee the safety of the rally amid concerns about the protests.

Madison Square Garden has hosted major political events including several conventions of both parties.

On February 20, 1939, it served as the stage for a massive meeting of more than 20,000 people who openly supported Adolf Hitler and the rise of fascism in Europe.

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Two killed in shooting at restaurant near Frankfurt Airport

Two people were shot dead early Tuesday at a restaurant in Raunheim, near Frankfurt Airport, according to local police.

Preliminary findings indicate that an armed individual entered the establishment at around 03:45 local time (02:45 GMT) and opened fire on the victims, who died at the scene from their injuries.

The suspect fled and remains at large, while the motive behind the shooting is still unclear, German media reported. Authorities have launched a large-scale search operation.

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U.S. counterterrorism chief resigns over opposition to war in Iran

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced Tuesday that he has resigned from his post, citing his opposition to the ongoing war in Iran.

In a post on X, Kent said he could not, “in good conscience,” support the conflict, arguing that Iran did not pose an imminent threat to the United States. He also claimed that the war was driven by pressure from Israel and its lobbying influence in Washington.

In a resignation letter addressed to Donald Trump, Kent alleged that at the start of the current administration, senior Israeli officials and influential figures in U.S. media carried out a disinformation campaign that undermined the “America First” platform and fostered pro-war sentiment aimed at triggering a conflict with Iran.

Kent further stated that he could not support sending a new generation of Americans to “fight and die in a war that provides no benefit to the American people and does not justify the cost in American lives.”

Since the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran on February 28, at least 13 U.S. service members have been killed, while 10 others have been seriously wounded and around 200 have sustained minor injuries, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.

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German president warns Iran war could spread and disrupt Strait of Hormuz

The president of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, warned Monday that the war involving Iran could expand and further disrupt shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. He urged a swift end to hostilities between Iran, United States and Israel.

Speaking in Panama City during a joint appearance with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, Steinmeier said available information suggests Iran has significant capacity to disrupt maritime traffic through the key oil route.

“Iran has considerable potential to interfere with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,” Steinmeier said through an interpreter. “We should therefore reach an end to the hostilities as soon as possible and call on all parties involved to make that happen.”

The remarks came during Steinmeier’s visit to Panama, the first by a German president to the Central American nation.

The German leader described the possibility of the conflict spreading as “very dangerous,” saying recent developments indicate that such a scenario cannot be ruled out.

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Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump urged allied nations to help ensure safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran moved to block the waterway in response to U.S. strikes. However, several allies—particularly in Europe—have shown little support for the proposal.

“Some are very enthusiastic, others are not, and some are countries we have helped for many years,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We have protected them from terrible external threats, and they’re not that enthusiastic. And the level of enthusiasm is important to me.”

Meanwhile, Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s top diplomat, said the Strait of Hormuz falls “outside NATO’s scope” and stressed that “the war involving Iran is not Europe’s war.”