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He despises Jews, admires Hitler—Now, he's starring in videos for a Tenn. candidate for governor
By Phil Williams at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
He calls Jews a malevolent force throughout history, praises Adolf Hitler as a great man, and urges Black Americans to return to Africa.Despite that history of hateful comments, he has now become the star of a pair of social-media videos for Tennessee Republican candidate for governor Monty Fritt...
Key takeaway Despite that history of hateful comments, he has now become the star of a pair of social-media videos for Tennessee Republican candidate for governor Monty Fritt...
Why this matters in The Nashville
The emergence of Dane Chisholm as a star in videos for Tennessee Republican candidate for governor Monty Fritts raises concerns about the kind of rhetoric and ideology that may be gaining traction in local politics. Chisholm's unapologetic endorsement of hateful comments, including praise for Adolf Hitler and derogatory remarks about Jews and Black Americans, is particularly troubling in a state where communities have worked to promote diversity and inclusion. The fact that Fritts, who is running on a Christian nationalist platform, has not distanced himself from Chisholm's views suggests that such extremist ideology may be tolerated or even embraced by some candidates. As the gubernatorial campaign unfolds, Nashville residents should pay close attention to how candidates address issues of hate speech, tolerance, and inclusivity, and consider what kind of leadership they want for their state. The stakes are high, and the community's values are on the line.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? He calls Jews a malevolent force throughout history, praises Adolf Hitler as a great man, and urges Black Americans to return to Africa.Despite that history of hateful comments, he has now become the star of a pair of social-media videos for Tennessee Republican candidate for governor Monty Fritt...
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