ADL Removes Extremism Glossary After TPUSA Backlash
The Anti-Defamation League said Tuesday it has retired its online 'Glossary of Extremism and Hate' — a database that had grown to more than 1,000 entries — after criticism, including from Elon Musk and Republican lawmakers, over the inclusion of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and the 'America First' movement. ADL said many entries were outdated and that taking down the glossary immediately will let the group rethink how to publish research while it continues fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate. The move comes amid heightened national scrutiny of political rhetoric following the Sept. 10 assassination of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk.
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🔍 Key Facts
- ADL announced it retired the 'Glossary of Extremism and Hate' effective immediately; the glossary had more than 1,000 entries.
- The glossary had listed Turning Point USA and the 'America First' movement alongside groups such as the Nation of Islam, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers; critics noted Antifa and Black Lives Matter were not listed.
- High-profile backlash included posts from Elon Musk on X and criticism from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, prompting ADL to say it will explore new strategies and present its research differently.
📍 Contextual Background
- X agreed to pay $10 million to Donald J. Trump to settle its lawsuit concerning his account suspension; that lawsuit was filed before Elon Musk acquired the platform.
- Donald J. Trump's accounts on Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and X were restored in 2022.
- Donald J. Trump's YouTube account was restored in 2023.