Ohio officials have denounced a small contingent of neo-Nazis who paraded through a Columbus neighborhood on Saturday afternoon, waving flags featuring swastikas. The incident occurred in the Short North area, adjacent to downtown Columbus, where around a dozen individuals clad in black pants, shirts, and head coverings, their faces obscured by red masks, were seen marching along the street. Three of the participants were carrying black flags emblazoned with red swastikas.
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and City Attorney Zach Klein took to social media to condemn the 'cowardly display' and reaffirm the city's commitment to standing against hatred and bigotry. Mayor Ginther emphasized that the city will not tolerate any form of intimidation or harm towards its residents based on their identity, beliefs, or whom they love.
