Top Sweden Democrat compares left-wing journalist to pro-Nazi traitor
One of the most senior figures in the far-right Sweden Democrats has compared the political editor of Sweden's leading left-wing newspaper to Vidkun Quisling, who headed Norway's puppet government during its occupation by Nazi Germany.
Richard Jomshof, a senior figure in the Sweden Democrats, has likened the political editor of the country's leading left-wing newspaper to Vidkun Quisling, the pro-Nazi traitor who headed Norway's puppet government during its Nazi occupation. Jomshof made the comparison in a post on social media, showing an image of Anders Lindberg, Aftonbladet's political editor, juxtaposed with Quisling's image.
Lindberg interpreted Jomshof's post as a death threat, expressing deep offense at the comparison and criticizing politicians who label journalists as traitors. The opposition Social Democrats' leader, Magdalena Andersson, called Jomshof's remarks "deeply un-Swedish," stating that it reflects a party actively working to silence critical voices.
Jomshof defended his comment, arguing that Lindberg had previously made a comparison to Franz von Papen, another figure associated with aiding the rise of the Nazi regime. The Sweden Democrats' leader, Jimmie Åkesson, acknowledged Jomshof's provocative language but accused opposition parties of feigning shock, urging for factuality and civility in public debate.
Kristersson, the Swedish Prime Minister, called the statement "distasteful and indecent," emphasizing the need to separate political discourse from personal attacks.
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