About This Trend
Sebastian Hotz, known as "El Hotzo," is a German satirist facing trial in Berlin for allegedly approving of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
According to multiple sources, including Instagram reports, Hotz is charged with Billigung des Attentats (approval of an assassination attempt) after making controversial statements such as "Leider knapp verpasst" ("Unfortunately, just missed") and "Ich finde es absolut fantastisch" ("I think it's absolutely fantastic"). The case has sparked significant public debate, with the German Journalists Association (DJV) advocating for the consideration of satire freedom in the trial. Christian Rath highlighted the case on X (formerly Twitter), noting the court's initial actions. The trial has gained traction on social media under the hashtag #ElHotzo, with many discussing the balance between free speech and legal boundaries.