Donald Trump and fascism

Protest sign at a rally in 2018, describing Donald Trump as a fascist

There has been significant academic and political debate over whether Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States and 47th President-elect of the United States, can be considered a fascist. Critics of Trump have drawn comparisons between him and fascist leaders over authoritarian actions and rhetoric. Others have argued that Trump is not fascist but an authoritarian populist, or have accused critics of using the term as an insult rather than making legitimate comparisons.

During his 2024 presidential campaign, a growing number of scholars, historians, commentators, politicians, former Trump officials, and generals described Trump as a fascist.[a]
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