Northern Territory Police Minister Brent Potter is facing significant backlash and calls to resign after it was revealed that he posted content on social media that was racist, anti-Semitic, and included derogatory language towards various groups. The content in question praised Vladimir Putin, quoted Nazis, and used racial and homophobic slurs, as well as misogynistic language, including the casual use of the n-word and admiration for a Nazi general. Potter defended the posts as 'satirical' and claimed they do not reflect his actual views. However, his actions have been condemned by a prominent Jewish organization, which accused him of setting a poor example and denigrating Orthodox Jews. The controversy has sparked a broader conversation about antisemitism and hatred in politics.
Senior NT Labor minister Brent Potter is under pressure over now-deleted Facebook posts he shared to his profile, which included homophobic and racial slurs and misogynistic language. https://t.co/KAWFdfRBkC
Former minister quits B.C. NDP, saying she ‘can’t continue to be the only voice speaking up against antisemitism and hatred.’ https://t.co/LTBfnwASZ0
NT police minister says historic racist and antisemitic social media posts were ‘satirical’ and don’t define his views https://t.co/NIoZRj7Amt
A prominent Jewish organisation has accused Northern Territory Police Minister Brent Potter of "setting a terrible example" by sharing posts that denigrated Orthodox Jews and expressed admiration for a Nazi general. https://t.co/VNyxlhzRtc
The NT Police Minister has defended sharing posts that quoted Nazis, praised Vladimir Putin and permitted the casual use of the n-word, saying they were meant to be “satirical” and did not define his views on any subject. https://t.co/cv5o5ULyXw
Northern Territory Police Minister Brent Potter is facing calls to stand down after it was reported he posted racist and anti-Semitic content to social media. https://t.co/52v9WfvKxz