Gov. Tony Evers Denounces Neo-Nazi March In Madison

MADISON, WI — Gov. Tony Evers released a statement on Saturday denouncing the march of a white supremacist, neo-Nazi organization in Madison that took place earlier that day in Madison.

"To see neo-Nazis marching in our streets and neighborhoods and in the shadow of our State Capitol building spreading their disturbing, hateful messages is truly revolting," Evers said.

"Let us be clear: neo-Nazis, antisemitism, and white supremacy have no home in Wisconsin. We will not accept or normalize this rhetoric and hate. It’s repulsive and disgusting, and I join Wisconsinites in condemning and denouncing their presence in our state in the strongest terms possible."

On Nov. 18 at about 1:45 p.m., the Madison Police Department said it was monitoring a neo-Nazi group marching through the city.

"Around 20 people, carrying Nazi flags, walked up State Street to the Wisconsin State Capitol before heading to James Madison Park," the department said.

Police said they received many 911 reports about the group. No weapons were displayed, according to authorities.

"The Madison Police Department does not support hateful rhetoric," police added. "The department has an obligation to protect First Amendment rights of all."