About This Trend

Hitlergruß refers to the Nazi salute, a gesture used in Nazi Germany, characterized by extending the right arm with a straightened hand. It is a symbol of right-wing extremism and is illegal in Germany and other countries.

The gesture is trending due to recent incidents in Germany where individuals, including youth, have been displaying the Hitlergruß in public spaces, schools, and events, prompting legal actions and public concern over rising right-wing extremism. .

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