Harris Warns of 'Fascism' as Trump's Former Chief of Staff Criticizes Him
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Harris Warns of 'Fascism' as Trump's Former Chief of Staff Criticizes Him

New Indian Express  

Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed her belief that Donald Trump is a fascist after former Chief of Staff John Kelly made controversial comments about Trump's admiration for Adolf Hitler. Kelly warned that Trump meets the definition of a fascist and that he would be a president who admires dictators and is a fascist if reelected.

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'How crazy that sounds!': Shouting erupts on CNN as Trump surrogate makes demand of Harris
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'How crazy that sounds!': Shouting erupts on CNN as Trump surrogate makes demand of Harris

Raw Story  

Trump surrogate Scott Jennings on Wednesday demanded that Vice President Kamala Harris retract her accusation that former President Donald Trump is a "fascist." Given that Harris is likely to concede defeat to the former president later on Wednesday, Jennings thought that she should take time to say that she really didn't mean to call Trump a fascist. The accusations of …

Buttigieg defends John Kelly’s label of Trump as a ‘fascist’ on Fox News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Buttigieg defends John Kelly’s label of Trump as a ‘fascist’ on Fox News

The Independent  

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'I'm not Hitler': Trump denies he's a Nazi in closing arguments for campaign
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'I'm not Hitler': Trump denies he's a Nazi in closing arguments for campaign

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump insisted that he was "not Hitler" during closing arguments for his 2024 campaign. "For the past nine years, Kamala and her party have called us racists, bigots, fascists, deplorables, irredeemables, Nazis, and they've called me Hitler," he said. Trump claimed that his father told him to "never use the word Nazi, and never use the word …

What makes Trump a 'fascist'?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What makes Trump a 'fascist'?

ABC  

Sam Hawley: Donald Trump says he's the opposite of a Nazi and it's Kamala Harris who's a fascist, not him. Today, Jennifer Mercieca, a historian on political rhetoric from Texas A&M University on how Trump's language can be likened to Hitler's and how he uses it to win over his supporters. Trump rally speakers: Like, I don't know if you …

Letters to the Editor: I’m from a military family. Generals warning of a president’s fascism is a really big deal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: I’m from a military family. Generals warning of a president’s fascism is a really big deal

LA Times  

Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, Trump’s longest-serving White House chief of staff, has said the former president fits the definition of a fascist. A titanic change has occurred recently — high-ranking military officers are publicly speaking out regarding Trump’s fascist words and demeanor. Mary Rider, Idyllwild, Calif.. To the editor: I cast my first vote for president in 1956, so …

'Jesus Christ, why are we having this conversation?' MSNBC analyst flips out over Trump
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Jesus Christ, why are we having this conversation?' MSNBC analyst flips out over Trump

Raw Story  

On Saturday morning, MSNBC political analyst Elise Jordan expressed astonishment and anger over Donald Trump's ignorance about Nazis and Adolf Hitler which was revealed in his conversations with his former White House chief of staff. During an appearance on MSNBC's "The Weekend," Jordan — a former speechwriter in President George W. Bush's administration — was asked about the impact of …

Calling Trump a fascist isn’t the knockout blow Kamala thinks it is
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Calling Trump a fascist isn’t the knockout blow Kamala thinks it is

The Independent  

Less than two weeks before polling day in the United States, a new and highly emotive word entered the campaign. Harris picked up the word second-hand – with evident alacrity – from Donald Trump’s one-time chief-of-staff, retired US Marine Corps general John Kelly, who used it in a New York Times interview. So while the fascist charge plays to Harris’s …

Trump claims he’s actually the ‘opposite’ of Hitler
2 months ago

Trump claims he’s actually the ‘opposite’ of Hitler

The Independent  

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Hillary Clinton says Trump’s Madison Square Garden event is a ‘Nazi rally’
2 months ago

Hillary Clinton says Trump’s Madison Square Garden event is a ‘Nazi rally’

The Telegraph  

Mr Kelly, Trump’s longest-serving chief of staff, said the then president told him that “Hitler did some good things”, The New York Times reported. “Hillary Clinton is so messed up from her raging eight-year-long case of anti-Trump derangement syndrome that she forgot SHE did an event at Madison Square Garden when she was a senator, and her husband Bill accepted …

GOP leaders say Harris calling Trump a fascist is ‘irresponsible rhetoric’
2 months ago

GOP leaders say Harris calling Trump a fascist is ‘irresponsible rhetoric’

LA Times  

House Speaker Mike Johnson attacked Kamala Harris for calling Donald Trump a fascist. Two key GOP leaders — House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell — made a pitch for civility on Friday, accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of using “irresponsible rhetoric” and “escalating the threat environment” when she said she believed former President Trump was a …

Trump's Reported Hitler Praise Putting Democrats In Attack Mode, Republicans On Defense
2 months ago

Trump's Reported Hitler Praise Putting Democrats In Attack Mode, Republicans On Defense

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Reports that GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump praised Adolf Hitler and said he wished his military leaders were more like the German dictator’s generals have left Republican candidates and elected officials publicly playing defense in the waning days before the Nov. 5 general election. Kelly confirmed previous reporting that Trump had said Hitler “did some good things, …

Harris Says Trump Is a Fascist at CNN Town Hall
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2 months ago

Harris Says Trump Is a Fascist at CNN Town Hall

Hindustan Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris has declared that Donald Trump is a 'fascist' during a CNN town hall. This remark is part of her closing message to voters in the 2024 presidential election. The RNC is rebuilding its legal operation after Trump allies' failed effort to undo the 2020 election, and Republicans are working to present a more organized, skilled legal …

Trump lashes out at John Kelly over Hitler claims calling him ‘a degenerate, dumb, lowlife’ – and ‘JELLO’
2 months ago

Trump lashes out at John Kelly over Hitler claims calling him ‘a degenerate, dumb, lowlife’ – and ‘JELLO’

The Independent  

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Kelly's scathing critique of Trump: A threat to American democracy?
2 months ago

Kelly's scathing critique of Trump: A threat to American democracy?

Firstpost  

Former US Chief of Staff John Kelly has come forward with a scathing critique of Donald Trump, labelling him as a fascist with dangerous authoritarian tendencies. Kelly, a retired Marine general, warns that Trump's desire for unchecked power poses a severe threat to American democracy. He also highlights that several top-ranking military officials have publicly criticised Trump for his authoritarian …

Trump's Appeal to Young Men: A Closer Look at the Election Battleground
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2 months ago

Trump's Appeal to Young Men: A Closer Look at the Election Battleground

The Hindu  

Republican candidate Donald Trump is focusing on bolstering his support among younger Black and Hispanic men in the lead-up to Election Day. Trump has been holding rallies and events to connect with these voters, and he has been successful in attracting some of them to his side. However, he still faces a significant challenge in winning over women and independents.

'Warped mind!' Trump rages at Harris' 'rhetoric' after she agrees he's a fascist
2 months ago

'Warped mind!' Trump rages at Harris' 'rhetoric' after she agrees he's a fascist

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump took to his app to rage against Kamala Harris following the vice president's town hall in Pennsylvania, reverting back to calling her "comrade" and saying she has a "warped mind." CNN moderator and anchor Anderson Cooper asked Harris if she believes Trump is a "fascist," in line with statements recently made by Mark Milley and John …

Harris hits out at ‘fascist’ Trump and defends policies at CNN town hall
2 months ago

Harris hits out at ‘fascist’ Trump and defends policies at CNN town hall

The Independent  

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'Stone-cold loser!' Trump spokesman melts down after Harris slams reported Hitler remarks
2 months ago

'Stone-cold loser!' Trump spokesman melts down after Harris slams reported Hitler remarks

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's campaign issued a furious statement attacking Vice President Kamala Harris over her press conference on Wednesday. Harris specifically raked Trump over the coals for his newly revealed remarks while in office to his former chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly. “It is deeply troubling and incredibly dangerous that Donald Trump would invoke Adolf Hitler, …

Harris Warns of 'Fascist' Trump, Calls for Restraint
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2 months ago

Harris Warns of 'Fascist' Trump, Calls for Restraint

Live Mint  

US Vice President Kamala Harris has issued a dire warning about former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's comments to The New York Times. In a speech at her residence, Harris condemned Trump's remarks, which Kelly claims were made during his time in the administration. She warned that these revelations are 'further evidence for the American people of who …

Kamala Harris Condemns Trump's Reported Praise For Hitler
2 months ago

Kamala Harris Condemns Trump's Reported Praise For Hitler

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday put Donald Trump’s praise for Adolf Hitler, according to his own onetime chief of staff, front and center into the 2024 presidential race. “It is deeply troubling and incredibly dangerous that Donald Trump would invoke Adolf Hitler, the man who is responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews …

Fox and Friends host slammed after defending Trump’s praise for Hitler’s generals
2 months ago

Fox and Friends host slammed after defending Trump’s praise for Hitler’s generals

The Independent  

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'Definition of a fascist:' Ex-White House chief of staff John Kelly sounds alarm on Trump
2 months ago

'Definition of a fascist:' Ex-White House chief of staff John Kelly sounds alarm on Trump

Raw Story  

Former Marine General John Kelly, who also served as Donald Trump’s longest-running chief of staff, blasted his old boss in interviews with the New York Times, spurred by the former president’s recent threats to use the military on the “enemy from within.” “I think this issue of using the military on — to go after — American citizens is one …

Harris says Trump is ‘a fascist’ after report that he wanted generals like Hitler’s
2 months ago

Harris says Trump is ‘a fascist’ after report that he wanted generals like Hitler’s

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday night that she agrees that Donald Trump is a fascist after his longest-serving chief of staff said so, noting that his former boss praised Adolf Hitler while in office and put personal loyalty above the Constitution. Harris seized on comments by former Chief of Staff John F. Kelly, a retired Marine general, about the …

Trump is a ‘fascist’ who praised Hitler, former chief of staff claims
2 months ago

Trump is a ‘fascist’ who praised Hitler, former chief of staff claims

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump once admired the work of Adolf Hitler and “certainly prefers the dictator approach to government”, his former chief of staff has claimed in comments that are set to shake the former president’s re-election campaign. “Donald Trump has repeatedly called his fellow Americans ‘the enemy from within’ and even said that he would use the United States military to …

John Kelly says Trump is a ‘fascist’ who while in office repeatedly praised Hitler
2 months ago

John Kelly says Trump is a ‘fascist’ who while in office repeatedly praised Hitler

LA Times  

Retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly, who was Donald Trump’s longest-serving White House chief of staff, has warned that his former boss, if elected again, would govern like a dictator, that he lacks empathy, and that he has no understanding of the U.S. Constitution. In the interview, the former chief of staff said he had admonished Trump multiple times for …

Learning to trust Trump's generals: There's a reason why his military men now call him a fascist
2 months ago

Learning to trust Trump's generals: There's a reason why his military men now call him a fascist

Salon  

Before Donald Trump was considered nothing more than a circus sideshow, some of us noted during the 2015 GOP presidential primaries that his rhetoric and agenda bore all the hallmarks of the "f" word: fascism. The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg chronicled Trump's odd antipathy toward the military during his first term, the details of which were further confirmed by Susan Glasser …

Trump's former chief of staff called him a 'fascist.' Harris is campaigning on that
2 months ago

Trump's former chief of staff called him a 'fascist.' Harris is campaigning on that

NPR  

Trump's former chief of staff called him a 'fascist.' Harris is campaigning on that toggle caption Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/AFP via Getty Images Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, who was former President Donald Trump‘s longest-serving chief of staff, called Trump’s leadership style “dictatorial,” “fascist” and lacking empathy in new interviews this week. Harris said, referring to Election Day on Nov. …

"A threat to our democracy and to the world": Veterans echo concern over "fascist" Trump presidency
2 months ago

"A threat to our democracy and to the world": Veterans echo concern over "fascist" Trump presidency

Salon  

Retired members of the U.S. military echoed retired Marine Gen. John Kelly’s warnings about former President Donald Trump in a press conference on Wednesday, saying that the Republican candidate will “rule like a dictator” if he wins in a second term. “The people who worked most closely with Trump are telling you that he means it when he promises to …

John Kelly says Trump praised Hitler, is the "definition of fascist" and would like to be dictator
2 months ago

John Kelly says Trump praised Hitler, is the "definition of fascist" and would like to be dictator

Salon  

John Kelly, the Marine general who served as Donald Trump's White House Chief of Staff from 2017 to 2019, has frequently criticized the former president's leadership and character. In response to a question about whether he thought Trump was a "fascist," Kelly first read aloud a definition of the term he found online. Kelly said Trump fit that definition, adding …

'More clutter': Ex-Trump aide downplays significance of reported Hitler remark
2 months ago

'More clutter': Ex-Trump aide downplays significance of reported Hitler remark

Raw Story  

A former aide to Donald Trump downplayed the significance of an explosive new report in The Atlantic that the former president said he needed the "kind of generals that Hitler had." Trump's one-time chief of staff retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, who also served as Trump's Homeland Security secretary and a critic of the former president since leaving the administration, …

'Surely you can’t mean Hitler’s generals?' John Kelly opens up about Trump's shocking ask
2 months ago

'Surely you can’t mean Hitler’s generals?' John Kelly opens up about Trump's shocking ask

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's one-time chief of staff retired Marine Gen. John Kelly told The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg more details about the infamous exchange in which he demanded Kelly act more like the generals for Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Kelly, who also served as Trump's Homeland Security secretary and has become increasingly outspoken against the former president since leaving the …

Trump's Former Chief of Staff Says He Fits 'Fascist' Definition and Prefers 'Dictator Approach'
2 months ago

Trump's Former Chief of Staff Says He Fits 'Fascist' Definition and Prefers 'Dictator Approach'

CNN  

Former Marine general John Kelly, who served as Donald Trump's White House chief of staff, has entered the 2024 presidential race, stating that the former president fits into the general definition of fascism. Kelly made the comments in a series of interviews, expressing his admiration for Hitler's generals and comparing Trump's approach to leadership to that of the Nazi dictator. …

Trump's Former Chief of Staff Says He Fits 'Fascist' Definition and Prefers 'Dictator Approach' to Government
2 months ago

Trump's Former Chief of Staff Says He Fits 'Fascist' Definition and Prefers 'Dictator Approach' to Government

CNN  

Former Marine general John Kelly has entered the 2024 presidential race, declaring that Donald Trump fits into the general definition of fascism. Kelly made the comments in a series of interviews, saying that Trump is in the far-right area and admires people who are dictators. He also praised Hitler's generals for their loyalty and said that Trump has said he …

CNN shows supercut of Trump calling Harris ‘fascist’ – after JD Vance said no one should be using the word
3 months ago

CNN shows supercut of Trump calling Harris ‘fascist’ – after JD Vance said no one should be using the word

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy CNN aired a powerful montage of Donald Trump calling Kamala …

Trump's envy of Hitler revealed by his own ex-chief of staff
9 months, 1 week ago

Trump's envy of Hitler revealed by his own ex-chief of staff

Raw Story  

Former Trump chief of staff John Kelly tells CNN that former President Donald Trump openly envied the late Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and the loyalty he supposedly inspired in subordinates. “I mean, Mussolini was a great guy in comparison.” Trump also said that Hitler enjoyed "loyalty" from his top generals that the former president himself did not enjoy. Kelly also …

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