NEW: Rep. Rosendale Promotes Secessionist, Anti-Semitic Militia Weapons Manufacturer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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If Matt Believes in Secession, Why Does He Deserve Your Votes?
Helena, MT – Rep. Matt Rosendale recently visited a weapons manufacturer, Hoplite Armor, and posted what felt alarmingly like a sponsored ad for the company, praising their “high grade, exceedingly military standards.” The business – which incidentally is in not the district Rosendale is running for this November – has a history of sharing anti-semitic posts, and promoting deeply anti-government, secessionist propaganda.
On social media, Hoplite Armor has repeatedly called for “Republican Secession” – an increasingly common refrain on the far right and among armed militias that advocates for the “break-up of the US.” Hoplite has agitated for secession, saying “I’ve been saying it for years. Secession or oppression. I am very happy to see the idea catching on. It really is our only hope.”
Hoplite has also posted shocking anti-semitic posts and posts that disparage law enforcement.
“Rep. Rosendale, a sitting member of Congress, is promoting a company that is agitating for violent secession and spreading virulent anti-semitism,” says Sheila Hogan, executive director of the Montana Democratic Party. “Montanan’s deserve to know – does Matt believe in secession? Has he given up on democracy? Then why the hell does he deserve our vote?”
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