In a series of recent interviews, John Kelly, former White House chief of staff during the Trump administration, stated that former President Donald Trump meets the definition of a fascist. Kelly mentioned Trump’s authoritarian tendencies and admiration for dictators like Hitler. Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung dismissed Kelly’s remarks as recounting debunked stories and defended Trump’s respect for military personnel.
The Atlantic reported that Trump privately admired Hitler’s generals for their loyalty, a claim that was denied by Trump spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer. Kelly also revealed that he would remind Trump of the military’s loyalty to the Constitution and the rule of law when Trump criticized U.S. generals.
Kelly’s comments came amidst criticism from Democrats who compared some of Trump’s rhetoric to Hitler’s, particularly a remark Trump made at a rally in New Hampshire regarding immigrants. While Trump has denied reading Hitler’s manifesto, “Mein Kampf,” his comments have drawn comparisons to Hitler’s views on immigration and race.
During a campaign rally in Wisconsin, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz referenced The Atlantic’s reporting on Trump’s admiration of Hitler’s generals, expressing disgust at the revelation. The controversy surrounding Trump’s alleged admiration for Hitler’s generals has fueled ongoing debate over Trump’s leadership and rhetoric.
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