Why Trump's authoritarian language about 'vermin' matters
Why Trump's authoritarian language about 'vermin' matters Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Eisen/Getty Images Scott Eisen/Getty Images At a recent rally, former President Donald Trump used language in a speech that echoed Adolf Hitler, comparing his political opponents to "vermin." Trump praised Hungary's strongman leader: "The head of Hungary – very tough, strong guy – Viktor Orban," Trump told the audience, adding approvingly, "He didn't allow millions of people to invade his country." But Jones argues that that's not the only reason Trump's language matters: "This language of rooting out vermin – the reason why authoritarian leaders use that is because it does dehumanize their political opponents," he explained. Sponsor Message And "I alone can fix it" is a sentiment Americans have heard before – Trump said exactly that when he first accepted the Republican nomination in 2016.
Former President Trump faces criticism for using language reminiscent of Hitler
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