Brandon Herrera defended his ownership of a 1939 annotated English edition of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf, saying he has read "a good chunk" and that the notes in his copy criticize Hitler. He compared studying Mein Kampf to owning other historically important works like The Communist Manifesto and 1984, and cited a podcast clip in which he criticized the book’s tone. Herrera argued that possessing a text for study does not mean he endorses its ideas.
Brandon Herrera Defends Owning 1939 Annotated Copy Of Hitler’s Mein Kampf, Says Reading ≠ Endorsement
Brandon Herrera holding up his copy of Hitler's Mein KampfBrandon Herrera, YouTube
Brandon Herrera has responded to criticism over his ownership and study of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf, showing what he says is a 1939 English-printed, annotated edition and arguing that possession does not equal endorsement.
Herrera’s Response
In a video addressing the controversy, Herrera displayed the volume on camera and said he has read "a good chunk" of the book. He emphasized that the particular edition he owns contains annotations that criticize Hitler and his ideas. Herrera also noted that he keeps other historically significant and contentious works, such as The Communist Manifesto and George Orwell’s 1984, to study historical movements and ideologies.
Brandon Herrera holding up a copy of a The Communist ManifestoBrandon Herrera, YouTube
Context And Controversy
Mein Kampf contains deeply racist and antisemitic arguments, and public scrutiny followed after media reports highlighted Herrera’s past comments about the book. Herrera pointed to a clip from the Unsubscribe podcast in which he described Hitler’s writing as "schitzo" and "all over the fucking place," using the clip to argue he does not adhere to or promote the book’s ideas.
What Herrera Says He Means
Owning a text for study or historical context does not imply agreement with its content.
Herrera, who has received endorsements from Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, framed his ownership of Mein Kampf as part of broader historical curiosity rather than an endorsement of extremist ideology.
Source
This report is based on a video statement by Herrera and related media coverage. The original story appeared on MeidasTouch.
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