Is Donald Trump a Fascist? | Robert Reich

What makes a fascist?

-Rejecting democracy for a strongman
-Stoking rage against cultural elites
-Nationalism based on “superior” race
-Glorifying strength and warriors
-Disdain of women and LGBTQ+ people

These five elements find exact expression in Donald Trump.

[RBReich]

Donald Trump is a fascist. Use the word.

[ld]

"When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross" - Sinclair Lewis

[Apple_Teck]

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

[kayleekayt]

who's watching this after the supreme court ruling?

[jimh]

There was a time when I couldn't understand how Germany turned to fascism. Now I understand.

[heatflux]

My grandpa passed away only a few years after Trump became president. He immigrated from Russia in the 1970s. I remember him telling me before he passed that he was under fascism before he left Russia and he said verbatim “Trump smells like a fascist”. I’ll always take his word for it. RIP Grandpa Mikhailovic

[BrainBlatster]

I am German. Seeing, that both Russia (which has already degraded into a ultra nationalist, slavic-pride mentaltity as well) and the US have become / are making the same mistakes as my country 89 years ago sickens me deeply. What a time to be alive.

[leyrua]

It is incredible how Trump is able to convince his followers that he isn't one of the elites, while simultaneously claiming to be a billionaire.

[robrob]

“You have to get out and vote. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four years, it will be fixed, it will be fine. You won’t have to vote anymore.. In four years, you won’t have to vote again.”

- Donald Trump 2024

[colinwhite]

I’m a U.K. citizen living in U.K. It’s a mess, here, but it’s US politics I follow, daily. What happens next, in the US, is vital for the entire planet. It’s terrifying.

[undrwatropium]

How many Trump supporters does it take to change a lightbulb?

None. Trump says it’s done and they all cheer in the dark.

[Nemethon]

As a German, I view the rise of fascism in the world (America is not alone) with concern. I had people like that in my own family and I know that they are absolutely serious about the things in their hate speeches.

[KineticKey]

Matthew 7:15, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves.”

[kanjacat]

People ask, "Hitler - how did that happen?" This is how it happened. We're watching how it happened, its happening right now, again, right in front of our eyes.

[ghahandi]

Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first. Charles de Gaulle

[Serai]

Both of my parents grew up under fascist dictatorships. They saw this guy coming a MILE away. It puzzled and horrified them that any American could possibly support him in any way.

[LucasAlmeida-dzxh]

The similarities between trump and hitler are….. disturbing

[stewartbjorgan]

The majority of people who experienced the horrors of World War II are now gone and here we are going down the same disastrous path.

[duncanwallace]

He doesn't just attack 'elites', he attacks experts of any type, basically anyone who knows more than he does on any topic, which is most topics.

[Craxin]

Beau of the Fifth Column explained why he was so successful predicting what the Republican party of the last 4 years was doing. He stopped asking, "what would a conservative do" and started asking, "what would a fascist do?" This fascist movement needs to end, and it will, either by our vote or by violence. Let's do what we can to make it the former so that the latter isn't necessary.