Former White House chief of staff John Kelly has labeled former President Donald Trump as a fascist in recent interviews. Kelly stated that Trump falls into the general definition of a fascist due to his far-right authoritarian beliefs and admiration for dictators. He also claimed that Trump had spoken positively about Adolf Hitler, mentioning that Hitler did some good things. A Trump campaign spokesperson denied these claims, calling them debunked stories. Kelly also mentioned that he would remind Trump that U.S. generals’ loyalty is to the Constitution and the rule of law when Trump criticized them.
Democrats have compared Trump’s rhetoric to Hitler’s, especially after Trump made a controversial remark about immigrants “poisoning the blood of our country.” This led to comparisons to Hitler’s use of the term “blood poisoning” in “Mein Kampf” to denigrate immigration and race mixing. While Trump denied reading the text, reports suggested he privately admired Hitler’s generals for their loyalty.
The Atlantic’s reporting on Trump’s admiration for Hitler’s generals was referenced by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during a campaign rally, stating that it made him sick. Trump’s campaign team has denied these claims, with a spokesperson stating that Trump never made such statements. Kelly’s remarks have sparked controversy and added to the ongoing debate about the former president’s beliefs and actions.
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