Social media star Montana Tucker and former neo-Nazi skinhead Arno Michaelis teamed up in a street video released Monday by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The video features Tucker and Michaelis in street conversations about antisemitism and Holocaust history, filmed at Santa Monica Pier in southern California.
I am the grandchild of Holocaust survivors. Arno is a former Neo-Nazi that used to hate Jews and deny the Holocaust.
80 years later-hate is rising again—just like it did before the Holocaust began. Back then, it started with words, lies, and division, and we’re seeing the same… pic.twitter.com/tG82tYqFQs
— Montana Tucker (@montanatucker) January 27, 2025
Having renounced his neo-Nazi ideology three decades ago, Michaelis now dedicates his life to combating extremism and sharing his story of change as a public speaker, filmmaker, and author, as well as interventionist at Parents 4 Peace.
The initiative follows a recent CAM study that found 61 percent of American Jews have personally experienced antisemitism since October 7, 2023.
Tucker, the grandchild of Holocaust survivors, teamed with Michaelis to create a video lesson on confronting antisemitism and promoting understanding through personal transformation.
“As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, I feel a deep responsibility to share their stories and ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten,” Tucker said.
“Standing alongside someone like Arno, who represents the power of transformation and redemption, shows that even in the darkest places, there’s hope for change. Together, we’re proving that education and honest conversations can break down barriers and create a path toward understanding and unity.”
