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Authoritarian rhetoric in the US

The use of authoritarian rhetoric by Donald Trump and his supporters, and the debate over whether it constitutes fascism.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What role does rhetoric versus policy play in scholarly definitions of fascism and authoritarianism?

Scholars treat rhetoric and policy as complementary but distinct axes when defining fascism and authoritarianism: rhetoric signals ideological intent, mobilization strategy, and mass appeal, while pol...

Feb 6, 2026

Why do the Democrats continue to call Trump and the supporters Nazis and fascist

Democrats and many left-leaning commentators call and some of his supporters “fascist” or liken them to Nazis for a mix of observed behaviors—most notably the attack, alliances with extremist groups, ...