Ben Shapiro nails truth about dangerous 'alt-right' movement in fiery tweet storm

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro masterfully dismantled the narrative surrounding the so-called "alt-right" movement, a far-right political movement that rejects conservatism and embraces white nationalism, in a social media rant on Sunday.

In a 12-tweet Twitter rant, Shapiro decried the "alt-right" movement as "evil" and "having nothing to do with constitutional conservatism." Shapiro's tweets came one day after white nationalists fueled racially charged clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.

According to Shapiro, the alt-right is very small faction of the right, but is portrayed by the mainstream media as something much larger and influential than it actually is. The conservative commentator also explained that the alt-right as a "very definite philosophy," which is "articulated" by white supremacists such as Richard Spencer.

The White House is also culpable for its rise, Shapiro said.

"Yes, that includes [President Donald] Trump and [Steve] Bannon," Shapiro wrote.

Shapiro explained that there are three elements that will ensure the alt-right's growth: "Pandering politicians and media figures catering to or ignoring them; Left-wingers labeling all right-wingers alt-right and therefore leading innocent people to believe that alt-right Judy means right; And left-wing violent groups like Antifa that drive fools into the belief that anyone who fights Antifa is necessarily an ally."

What's happening in America, Shapiro went on to explain, resembles a political movement from the 20th century, referring to Hitler's "brownshirts" or "SS" and communists.

"We're watching a tiny microcosm replay of brownshirts vs. reds in Weimar Germany. They're even carrying the same flags," Shapiro said.

To end the alt-right, Shaprio suggested it would take an intentional effort from the White House and the media.

"And leadership in media and especially the White House must actively and thunderously condemn the evil we're watching metastasize," Shapiro wrote.

Trump came under fire on Saturday after he failed to condemn white nationalists and Nazis during a news conference addressing the protests in Charlottesville. Even Republicans, such as Sens. Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Cory Gardner (Colo.), called Trump out, telling the president that he needs to call evil by its name.

The White House later issued a statement on Sunday condemning white supremacists.

Read the entire rant below:

They've done an excellent job, with the media's ignorant help, of portraying themselves as large and powerful (2)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

And broadening their definition to include anyone who is anti-establishment or just likes memes. That's not what they are. (3)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

The alt-right has a very definite philosophy, articulated by people like Spencer, Taylor, and Vox Day (4)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

And excused and popularized by people like Milo YIannopoulos. They were successful online in convincing key figures that they were (5)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

An important constituency. Immoral politicians and advisors then made the conscious decision not to carve them off. (6)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

Yes, that includes Trump and Bannon. (7)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

Three elements assure their continued growth: pandering politicians and media figures catering to or ignoring them; (8)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

Left-wingers labeling all right-wingers alt-right and therefore leading innocent people to believe that alt-right Judy means right; (9)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

And left-wing violent groups like Antifa that drive fools into the belief that anyone who fights Antifa is necessarily an ally. (10)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

We're watching a tiny microcosm replay of brownshirts vs. reds in Weimar Germany. They're even carrying the same flags. (11)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017

And leadership in media and especially the White House must actively and thunderously condemn the evil we're watching metastasize. (END)

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 13, 2017