Leaders respond to neo-Nazi demonstration in west St. Louis County

  • October 16, 2024

A disturbing incident shocked drivers on Interstate 64 this past weekend as a group of masked neo-Nazis gathered on the Mason Road Overpass in west St. Louis County. On Saturday afternoon, the group displayed swastika flags and banners promoting an ideology of xenophobia and white nationalism, igniting a wave of condemnation from local leaders and advocacy groups.

Jordan Kadosh, regional director for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Heartland, called the rally a stark reminder of rising antisemitism across the country.

“We catalogue antisemitic incidents, and this would qualify, obviously,” Kadosh said.
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