While that theory remains unconfirmed, the 11 stars were not the only detail to catch netizens' eyes. The shape of the eagle and its shield also reminded many of the Reichsadler — a German symbol that Hitler adopted and changed to become an emblem of Nazi Germany.
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One tweet comparing the two emblems has received over 3 million views and nearly 10,000 comments online. And they're far from alone.
Though we don't know what was in Trump's head when he shared this image and whether those 11 stars truly represent the Confederacy, or if the symbol was designed to mimic the Reichsadler's likeness, theories continue to spawn.
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