John Kelly, former White House chief of staff during the Trump administration, stated in recent interviews that former President Donald Trump meets the definition of a fascist. Kelly mentioned that Trump falls into the far-right authoritarian category and has expressed admiration for dictators like Hitler. He claimed that Trump had even spoken positively about Hitler, saying that Hitler did some good things. However, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung dismissed Kelly’s comments as debunked stories and reiterated Trump’s respect for the military.
Despite Kelly’s remarks, Trump spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer denied that Trump ever praised Hitler’s generals and stated that it was false. Kelly also asserted that he would remind Trump that U.S. generals’ loyalty was to the Constitution and the rule of law. Recently, Democrats have drawn parallels between some of Trump’s rhetoric and Hitler’s, particularly concerning immigration. Trump’s comment at a rally in New Hampshire about immigrants “poisoning the blood of our country” was compared to Hitler’s language in “Mein Kampf.”
Governor Tim Walz, Democratic vice presidential nominee, condemned Trump’s reported admiration for Hitler’s generals at a campaign rally. Overall, Kelly’s statements, along with subsequent denials and reactions, contribute to the ongoing discussion about Trump’s leadership style and his impact on American politics.
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