True or False: Donald Trump is the Vanguard of American Fascism
I asked this question in 2016
I wrote this in June, 2016. I wasn’t ready to commit to a yes at that time but I was very worried about it and was Never Trump from the beginning. This post came to my mind in light of Trump’s decision to command the National Guard and Marines into Los Angeles. The precise definition of fascism is less important than the definition of due process and the Bill of Rights, both of which Trump is trampling.
In any case, I thought it might interesting to get a look at what pundits and experts were saying almost a decade ago.
……………………………. (original post dated June 2, 2016)
Several columns have been published of late claiming that Donald Trump is bringing fascism to America. Others argue he is not a fascist. In this post, I link to articles on the subject and invite readers to weigh in. Trump has done and promises to do things which are troubling and disqualifying, but do they come together and make American fascism? I think it is plausible but I continue to read and consider the evidence.
True:
This is How Fascism Comes to America – Robert Kagan
Yes, a Trump Presidency Would Bring Fascism to America – Robert Kagan
Yes, Donald Trump is a Fascist – Jamil Smith
False:
Nobody Knows Anything about Fascism – Michael Ledeen
Donald Trump is Not a Fascist – Economist
I Asked Five Fascism Experts if Donald Trump is a Fascist and Here’s What They Said – Dylan Matthews
Mixed
Is Donald Trump a Fascist? – Isaac Chotiner
What do you think?