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Fascism in the U.S.

Debate among scholars about whether the U.S. under Donald Trump is moving towards fascism

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Jan 26, 2026
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How have scholars and historians assessed the risk of fascism in contemporary America?

Scholars and historians are divided but converging: many warn that contains real, measurable affinities with historical fascisms—especially around nativism, violent organized vanguards, and anti-democ...

Jan 11, 2026

How do modern US politicians address accusations of promoting fascist or authoritarian ideologies?

Modern U.S. politicians respond to accusations of promoting fascist or authoritarian ideologies by framing them either as urgent warnings about democratic backsliding or as exaggerated partisan name‑c...