AOC Questions Gun Manufacturer on Use of ‘Iconography Associated with White Supremacists’ in Advertising Campaigns
EXCERPT:
OCASIO-CORTEZ: "So this is — this is featured prominently in your advertisement, that tattoo. You’ve indicated that you don’t know what it is, but Ms. Sampson, as an expert in this area, can you briefly tell us what that tattoo is?"
SAMPSON: "That's a Valknot and it’s a symbol that has been increasingly embraced by white supremacists."
OCASIO-CORTEZ: "So, Mr. Daniel, you may or may not know, but your company’s advertisement prominently displays iconography associated with white supremacist movements. I’d also — you can also find it in this other photo that I will be pulling up right now, Right there from January 6. You can see the Valknot right there on this gentleman’s chest. Mr. Daniel, yes or no, are you aware that your advertising department uses imagery affiliated with white supremacist movements in its marketing materials?"
