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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

The definition of fascism is actually quite loose and has been debated for decades.

Trump was democratically elected but has on many occasions made reference to taking a third term, favouring birth right transitions, and has literally said "day 1 dictator" and acted that out with the executive orders he's signed.

And he checkes the other boxes, at least as much as he can in this century.

Ideology: Intense nationalism, often incorporating racism or xenophobia, alongside a belief in natural social hierarchy.

Government: Centralized, autocratic, and dictatorial leadership, often with a "cult of personality" around a leader who claims to be infallible.

Actions: Forcible silencing of opposition, control of media, militarization of society, and the use of violence or paramilitaries to enforce order.

Is he 100% meeting every piece of criteria? No

Is he trying to do whatever he can to move in that direction? 100%

No prior presidents have signed executive orders, you've got him there. Just admit that he is not a fascist so we can move on.