Yesterday’s report detailing Congressman Lou Barletta’s deep ties to Holocaust deniers, white supremacists, and other extremist groups is dominating headlines as his Senate candidacy continues to flounder. In response to yesterday’s news, Barletta spent the evening rallying with a leading white nationalist and attacking the press from the safety of the leading white nationalist publication.
CNN: GOP Senate candidate Lou Barletta did interview in 2006 with Holocaust-denying publication. “Rep. Lou Barletta, an immigration hardliner running in a crowded US Senate primary in Pennsylvania, came in contact over the years with fringe organizations and individuals with views far outside the mainstream of American politics…Barletta did an interview with a fringe publication that promotes Holocaust denial and headlined a rally where a political activist and musician who has questioned the Holocaust and promoted conspiracies about the September 11, 2001 attacks also spoke and performed. As a congressman, Barletta appeared on a panel put on by the controversial Youth for Western Civilization and spoke at an event hosted by a journal that pushes extreme anti-immigrant views.”
Beaver County Times: Christiana claims a ‘library full’ of allegation await Barletta after report tying him to Holocaust deniers. “‘These groups and individuals have some radical beliefs, and to share a stage and a microphone with them on a continual basis leads many people to believe you share an ideology with them, as well,’ said Christiana, R-15, Brighton Township, who is running against Barletta and four others for the GOP nomination to challenge Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, in the fall.”
Jewish Telegraph Agency: Pennsylvania congressman gave interview to Holocaust denier and headlined a rally that featured another. “A Pennsylvania Republican congressman running for the Senate was interviewed by and appeared at an event with Holocaust deniers, CNN reported. CNN’s KFile, which delves into candidates’ past, uncovered a 2006 interview that Rep. Lou Barletta gave to the American Free Press, a publication that peddles Holocaust denial and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, when he was mayor of the town of Hazleton.”
The Daily Beast: GOP Rep. Barletta Interviewed With Holocaust-Denying Publication. “Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA) was interviewed by a publication promoting Holocaust denial in 2007, during his time as mayor of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, CNN reported Thursday. Barletta, currently running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, has a history of being a hard-liner on immigration and for being an early supporter of President Trump. His ‘association’ with more “extreme elements of the anti-illegal immigration movement” are expected to come into scrutiny as the Republican primary race heats up.”
National Journal: Barletta Once Gave Interview to Holocaust-Denying Publication. “Rep. Lou Barletta (R-11) ‘came in contact over the years with fringe organizations and individuals with views far outside the mainstream of American politics.’”
The Hill: GOP Senate candidate gave interview to publication that promotes Holocaust denial: report. “Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Pa.), a candidate to challenge Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in November, sat down during his time in public office with fringe groups that promote Holocaust denial and extreme anti-immigration stances, CNN reported Thursday. As mayor of Hazelton, Pa., Barletta reportedly did an interview in 2006 with American Free Press, which is known to promote anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, including that the Holocaust was a hoax.”
SPLC Hatewatch Headlines: GOP Senate candidate Lou Barletta did interview in 2006 with Holocaust-denying publication.
Forward.com: Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Had Associations With Holocaust Deniers