Swedish politician's journalist comparison sparks outrage

Richard Jomshof, a prominent figure in the Sweden Democrats party, has ignited controversy by equating a political editor with a notorious Nazi collaborator. Jomshof posted images of Norwegian Nazi Vidkun Quisling and Anders Lindberg, political editor-in-chief of Aftonbladet, with the caption: "The man on the left is Quisling. The man on the right is a quisling."

This inflammatory comparison, made during an election campaign, has drawn sharp criticism. The article argues that such rhetoric, coming from a high-ranking politician, creates a hostile environment for journalists and questions who will dare to pursue opinion journalism in the future if such language is tolerated. The author expresses dismay that this is happening in Sweden in 2026.

The commentary suggests that the Sweden Democrats' aggressive stance, including attacks on Muslims, Jews, and political opponents, is becoming normalized. It criticizes the broader conservative political landscape for adopting similar rhetoric, potentially emboldening extremist viewpoints. The author laments that the expectation of the Sweden Democrats moderating their behavior has repeatedly proven false, likening their ideology to an untamable fascism.

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The man on the left is Quisling. The man on the right is a quisling.