CPAC s Nazi Inspired Stage at Hyatt Draws Flak; Organizers Call Stage Very Pretty
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The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) was embroiled in controversy after its stage bore eerie resemblance to Odal rune, a symbol used by the Nazis during the second world war. CPAC strongly denied the allegations terming them as outrageous and slanderous.
The four-day event at Orlando, Florida is being attended by prominent Republicans including former US President Donald Trump. TMZ reported that the symbol Odal Rune, dating back to ancient Germanic languages, was inscribed on the uniforms of Nazi SS soldiers from the 7th Volunteer Mountain Division, based at occupied Yugoslavia.
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The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has been taking place in Florida over the past several days, drawing eyes from across the country as Americans wonder how conservatives plan on moving forward following not only the electoral defeat of Donald Trump but the insurrection for which many still feel Trump and other members of the GOP carry blame.
While there have already been several oddities to come out of CPAC so far, it’s the design of the main stage that has some people particularly on edge.