J.K. Rowling sparks fresh controversy with comments on historical events, drawing backlash for denying Nazi book burnings on trans healthcare and research.
Once again, J.K. Rowling is under fire for her controversial remarks, this time stirring up a storm on X. On Wednesday, the renowned Harry Potter author found herself trending after posting comments denying the historical fact that Nazis burned “books on trans healthcare and research.”
As revealed by Scientific American, Adolf Hitler’s regime targeted various marginalized communities, including Jewish people, homosexuals, and transgender individuals, under the guise of eradicating “lives unworthy of living.” The infamous incident at the Institute of Sexology in 1933 saw the burning of its library contents by Nazi youth, which included pioneering work on transsexual understanding and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
When confronted by Alejandra Caraballo on X for what she deemed as “Holocaust denial,” Rowling offered a rebuttal that failed to address the core issue. Despite being pressed further, Rowling’s responses remained evasive and unfocused.