How did Hitler respond to disruptions by his political opponents?

Hitler's response to disruptions by his political opponents included forming the SA, or Sturmabteilung, to protect Nazi meetings and rallies. The SA was a paramilitary organization created in the early 1920s that played a crucial role in the Nazi Party's rise to power. It was responsible for providing security at Nazi events and disrupting the meetings of opposing political groups, thereby bolstering the Nazis' ability to assemble and promote their messages without interference.

The SA's presence served not only to protect Nazi gatherings but also to project strength and assertiveness, discouraging opposition and creating an atmosphere of intimidation. This strategy helped consolidate the Nazi Party's power by ensuring that their events could occur with minimal disruption, thus attracting more supporters.

While the SS, or Schutzstaffel, became more prominent later in the Nazi regime, its formation was primarily focused on security and policing once Hitler secured power. Engaging in public debates was not a strategy employed by Hitler or his party, as they often favored aggressive rhetoric and direct action over reasoned argument in political discourse. Banning all political gatherings would have been a more extreme measure, typically reserved for later in his control, once opposition was increasingly suppressed.