Republicans in Congress are facing intense backlash for launching a caucus organized around Anglo-Saxon heritage.
"A nascent 'America First Caucus' in Congress linked to Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) has been distributing materials calling for a 'common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions' and a return to architectural style that 'befits the progeny of European architecture.' Reps. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) and Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) have also agreed to join the group," Punchbowl News reported Friday, citing an email invitation.
"We've been covering Congress for a long time, and this is some of the most nakedly nativist rhetoric we've ever seen," Punchbowl noted.
Here's some of what people were saying:
As a Congressman of Anglo-Saxon heritage, let me be the first to decline to join this White Nationalism Caucus. https://t.co/yXpcL1Rusv— Eric Swalwell (@Eric Swalwell)1618594215.0
You know the America First Caucus people wanted to say Aryan but decided they had to go with Anglo-Saxon— Thor Benson (@Thor Benson)1618599182.0
Non Anglo-Saxon here. This is some pretty terrifying white supremacist bullshit here. https://t.co/GpmxcReMss— Dr. Logan Levkoff (@Dr. Logan Levkoff)1618599323.0
Not hard to draw a line from the standing ovation Marjorie Greene received at the caucus meeting where McCarthy cho… https://t.co/KRKHRviIxL— Jacob Rubashkin (@Jacob Rubashkin)1618609702.0
“Anglo-Saxon.” That’s all.— Joe Walsh (@Joe Walsh)1618603491.0
Anglo-Saxon architecture was, like, thatched-roof sheds https://t.co/MnsjJd3z7J— Rosie Gray (@Rosie Gray)1618594638.0
u must RESPECT Anglo Saxon traditions and architecture https://t.co/aIQ8lZ45dI— Astead (@Astead)1618595876.0
guys they’re not saying “Anglo-Saxon architecture” and also you’re not dunking on them by talking about thatched ro… https://t.co/Ajb4OeWXPC— Matt Gabriele (@Matt Gabriele)1618595004.0
@mattgaetz @mtgreenee "America First" was first used as a slogan by US based Nazis during WWII, to spread Hitler's… https://t.co/ML46BvUrXu— tristkiss is 1/81Million Who Saved This Country (@tristkiss is 1/81Million Who Saved This Country)1618601184.0
Matty is hoping the racism will distract from the allegations of sex trafficking. https://t.co/acRyMcKeKd— Molly Jong-Fast???? (@Molly Jong-Fast????)1618606424.0
Actual “architectural, engineering, and esthetic that befits the progeny of European architecture...” #AngloSaxon https://t.co/sXQycTR2tu— Keith Olbermann (@Keith Olbermann)1618604942.0
Reps. Paul Gosar and Marjorie Greene, the great white hope of the Republican Party, have put out a seven-page treat… https://t.co/XbDVNG6laW— Laurie Roberts (@Laurie Roberts)1618608825.0
Russian Jew here. Don’t mess with me, Marjorie. @mtgreenee https://t.co/6C1rDOgOLF— Marianne Williamson (@Marianne Williamson)1618606006.0
I am neither Anglo nor Saxon. I am Norman Irish. And these people are cray cray.— Charles P. Pierce (@Charles P. Pierce)1618598528.0
Dear @mtgreenee and @RepGosar: When you say Anglo-Saxon, do you mean Aryan? Or master race? Can I join? Will your… https://t.co/cuKR6NhwFN— Ted Lieu (@Ted Lieu)1618606841.0
@lauferlaw yup! Great catch. Anglo-Saxon culture was basically eliminated in the aftermath of 1066, as Norman cultu… https://t.co/9jJr4TDKlr— A.J. Delgado (@A.J. Delgado)1618603704.0
Your reminder that as soon as you see somebody throw around “Anglo-Saxon”, that the historically dubious term was n… https://t.co/5hLtKja3nv— John Rogers (@John Rogers)1618595522.0
Uniquely Anglo Saxon political traditions? The founders of our country mashed up Greece, Rome & Jerusalem for their… https://t.co/OfZCQrda13— Norm Eisen (@Norm Eisen)1618605436.0
Also, if you don't look at it thru the modern racist prism, there are lots of fascinating things about *actual* Ang… https://t.co/KS97L44bXq— Josh Marshall (@Josh Marshall)1618603167.0
The America First Caucus celebrating their Anglo-Saxon political traditions: https://t.co/f3srjNFCA7— Nicholas Michael (@Nicholas Michael)1618602880.0
If you were on the fence about Marjorie Taylor Greene,Paul Gosar, Louie Gohmert being racist white suprematists.… https://t.co/gdggEAoCnC— Chris Hahn (@Chris Hahn)1618606304.0
The irony, of course, is that Trumpist conservatives are at war with progressive urbanists and would never consider… https://t.co/kXiFu6XXTl— David Atkins (@David Atkins)1618601931.0
The problem is that the “Anglo-Saxon political tradition” is the only ethnonationalist movement in the Western Hemi… https://t.co/f9oNLy3x8b— DEFUND & ABOLISH POLICE (@DEFUND & ABOLISH POLICE)1618593917.0
Anglo-Saxon political traditions, you say? Keep the Normans at bay and preserve the memory of the great King Harold… https://t.co/sWzbcgcOsk— Boris Ryvkin (@Boris Ryvkin)1618608031.0
Members of the House republican caucus are forming a white supremacist caucus dedicated to “Anglo-Saxon political t… https://t.co/FpoFtC7n4G— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@Bill Pascrell, Jr.)1618607587.0
Bonus points to anyone who can translate this tweet into Old English.— Alex Steffen (@Alex Steffen)1618609817.0
