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Authoritarian populism

A political ideology that combines authoritarian and populist elements

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Feb 1, 2026
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Historical comparisons of Donald Trump to controversial leaders

Historians, political scientists and journalists have repeatedly placed in conversation with a range of controversial leaders—invoking labels from “” to comparisons with historical s and modern strong...

Jan 11, 2026
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Which presidents are most cited for using inflammatory rhetoric and why?

Donald Trump is the president most frequently cited in recent research and reporting for using inflammatory rhetoric—scholars tie his language to a distinct “negative populism,” increased violent meta...

Feb 6, 2026

How do scholars distinguish authoritarian populism from classical fascism, and where does Trump fit?

Scholars separate from contemporary “” by looking for specific institutional, ideological, and behavioral thresholds—most notably organized paramilitary violence, a coherent palingenetic ultranational...

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