Fascist tendencies in Trump: A comparison to Hitler's rise | DW News

[@ladyamanda123]

So exactly HOW MANY connections do we need to be able to reasonably make this comparison? Because I think we are way past that at this point

[@inyobill]

Looking at other posts, assuming they're not all trolls and Russian bots, are having trouble wrapping their minds around it. I doubt that facts are suddenly changing any minds.

[@adellexmiles3155]

​@@inyobillkinda the point of fascist populism

[@aesop1451]

We see this in a lot of countries that fall into right-wing populism, like Argentina, Italy, or Hungary. Let's use the Yellow Vest Protests in France as an example. That was a left-wing social movement equivalent to Occupy Wall Street in the United States. When you have centrists like Trudeau, Macron, and Obama that prevent left-wingers from enacting change, _that_ momentum shifts to the right. Case in point: The Bernie-to-Trump pipeline. Jimmy Dore, Ana Kasparian, Glenn Greenwald, Matt Taibbi, the Red Scare girls, Tulsi Gabbard, Joe Rogan, RFK Jr. and Theo Von. This is *literally* what happened in the 1930s in Germany, Spain, and Italy, although I don't want to be melodramatic and suggest Trump will carry out the same actions.

[@suburbanyobbo9412]

Experts such as Roger Griffin, David Renton, Cas Mudde, Daniel Woodley and Nigel Copsey all agree that Trump isn’t a fascist.

[@inyobill]

@@suburbanyobbo9412 So we can ignore those tendencies?

[@50-50_Grind]

It looks like a duck, walks like a duck and sounds like a duck ... but maybe it's not really a duck? Trump is a narcissist and his movement is fascist.

[@heathenhammer2344]

Geft off the internet and read a book.

[@50-50_Grind]

@@heathenhammer2344 I'm currently reading _Strongmen, Mussolini to the present_ by Ruth Ben-Ghiat

[@heathenhammer2344]

@@50-50_Grind terrible book

[@hiteshkumar.v461]

​@@50-50_Grindread 1984

[@DemonDog444]

You folks are hilarious

[@lars277]

Of course he is a fascist leader. Are you blind? Viktor Orban coached the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. Kevin 'Opus Dei' Roberts made many trips since 2022 to speak publicly at ACU/CPAC meetings and consult privately with Mr. Opus Dei Roberts. Ginni and Clarence Thomas are Opus Dei as well.

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

Trump has nothing to do with Fascism whatsoever.

[@mariac.9727]

​@@Historia.Magistra.Vitae. ... and the earth is flat...

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

@@mariac.9727 : Nope.

[@weliveincrzytimes]

I don’t think Trump is an actual ideological fascist. The only thing he truly believes in is what’s good for Trump. Trump knows fascist techniques have worked in the past so that’s what he’s using.

[@inyobill]

He voices Fascists ideals, and admiration of totalitarian leaders. Close enough for me.

[@BrandonGolets]

Yeah, he sure doesn't care about the American people at all. LOL

[@HuskyOwner-bl1jf]

@@Historia.Magistra.Vitae. Yes he does and often

[@martianmartian7281]

​​@@BrandonGoletshe cares about getting into the wallets of ot just Americans, but anyone willing to pay for Trump Bubles, Trump Sneakers, Trump NFT, etc... and to be able to grift off of his supporters' hard-earned money It's a lucrative BUSINESS for him... to prey on the cult mentality of his base

[@kurtilein3]

Trump talks like a true fascist and wishes to act like a true fascist. If it walks like a duck and quaks like a duck.... It might be a fascist duck.

[@jeremywidgery6862]

"Is Trump a fascist", is that even a question?

[@bry117]

Omg yasssss

[@suburbanyobbo9412]

@@jeremywidgery6862 Trump is not a fascist.

[@fcamiola]

Affirmative, Ghost Rider.

[@suburbanyobbo9412]

@@jeremywidgery6862 Trump isn’t a fascist, experts agree.

[@bennystratton7734]

@@suburbanyobbo9412 yep the bias experts in the Maga alternate reality they live in

[@Bke14151]

This isn’t a question and let’s not say “tendencies”. Call it what it is.

[@kc0jtl]

Ok, he isn't a Fascist.

[@WolfCentralGaming]

@@kc0jtl Let the far left have their fun. The more misinformation they share the more people will vote for normal conservatives.

[@thewolf7462]

No​@@kc0jtl

[@subhuman3408]

What if he wasn't facist?

[@WolfCentralGaming]

@@subhuman3408 The democrats wouldn't care, they think with emotion rather than logic most of the time.

[@berniemaopolski4870]

Germany had more parties to vote for than in the US.

[@alpharius_nox]

And? You’re still less free than Americans. I actually live in Germany, and know for a fact that I can’t do hardly anything without the government breathing down my neck, making sure I’m doing or not doing any of the tiny little things that the government controls here. Do you even KNOW what “fascism” is? lol

[@JosPalo23]

If the historian had any brain cells he would have mentioned that 😂

[@aryeh155]

The two parties are only a barrier.

[@alpharius_nox]

@@aryeh155 In America, we like barriers, that’s why we have a Constitution designed to LIMIT the power of government.

[@peterkaufmann8579]

All countries now have more parties to vote for than the USA

[@jslevenson101]

People are so blind to truth and facts they can't recognize a duck when they are holding it.

[@shawnbishop9774]

I’m so ashamed to call myself an American now.

[@christ.5258]

Then leave and move to an actually oppressed country and see what its like. Always the people that have had a silver spoon in their mouth that take what they have for granted

[@niklasvilhelm7247]

​@@christ.5258we'll see soon

[@bigboofpassplz]

​@@christ.5258can't go anywhere need more than 50k to go somewhere else so we are stuck here so that argument doesn't work anymore

[@50-50_Grind]

As you should be.

[@elconquistador6468]

Fantastic. You can move to Cuba, Venezuela, China, Haiti, the Congo, Russia, Afghanistan and see how far you get for saying you are ashamed of your leader😅

[@0NeverEver]

Hate has won, humaniy has lost.

[@PopularesVox]

Really!!!

[@gamerrowedy6614]

Heil trump

[@Johnny-vm4if]

Hate has lost.

[@AutismoGamer]

No. Fascism won.

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

@@AutismoGamer : There is no Fascism in the US.

[@iankennedy9878]

If the ex Trump chief of staff, General John Kelly said so, then it must be true, it takes a military man to see and know it.

[@hiteshkumar.v461]

Personal drama might fuel it

[@JeanConley]

..and he certainly knows it.

[@sornord]

Trump studying ANYTHING is laughable.

[@drusmith6463]

sadly enough, the lil he read.... besides pre-nups and NDAs, is prejudicial to OUR society (read ANY)

[@inyobill]

@@PBFoote-mo2zr "History of the McDonald's Hamburger and Its roll in the Trump Family Family". I am so depressed this morning, I can't stand it.

[@CricketGirrl]

Right?

[@johncarroll772]

Trump has been studying all his life in how to con gullible people, hes just achieved conning America twice .

[@dapperspaghettimonster]

I say he's a lot like Victor Orban. I agree I see fascist tendencies for sure, he's not good guy.

[@Butterflies-are-free]

Wow! This is truly sobering and terrifying !

[@Brandon-o2t9i]

The Russian bots and blinded trump supporters are so mad in the comment section, keep it up DW!

[@Frank-dv3st]

🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@Aeonfell]

We're not so mad.

[@kc0jtl]

I am quite happy actually. The media has tried to demonize Trump since 2015. The American people have see through it and elected him.

[@Brandon-o2t9i]

@@Aeonfell ya you guys get pissed anytime trump is called a fascist, hence the comment section. now that he won the election his buffoonery is front and center and we can continue bashing him and exemplifying his actions.

[@georgebradford1862]

*cue last laugh... Ha. Ha. Ha.

[@forrestmalcom8351]

He has attributes of predatory behavior . Which would never be tolerated at work environment or even social media.

[@hadrianmonk]

Is Trump a fascist? A deep and resounding "YES"!

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

Nope.

[@enigmaticzigfried7557]

Trump is definitely an authoritarian and perhaps a fascist, if you compare him to Salazar in Portugal or Franco in Spain.

[@tiarnawilliams5958]

this is terrifying. god help humanity if we are heading towards ww3

[@Mster_J]

People said trump would start ww3 in 2016, yet during his first term, that never happened. We were much closer to ww3 half way through genocide Joe’s administration

[@vicarious87]

is that the same god Trump says saved him from the assassination attempt???

[@Deargodwhat]

We were heading for it even without Trump. Wake up, the political polarization is making you ignorant.

[@jslevenson101]

It looks like the U.S. Military is getting ready to take over everything to protect America, Democracy and Freedom from lies and treason that gave way to brainwashed minds that could not vote for truth, reason, or facts, ethics or morality. their minds said nobody was home and they voted for Trump.

[@justinfowler5761]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@verified.my2cents]

There are 5 stages to fascism: 1. Emerging out of disillusionment 2. Establishing legitimacy as a political party 3. Gaining power via right-wing partnerships 4. Using power to dominate instituions 5. Implementing radical reforms

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

Nothing to do with Fascism.

[@hiteshkumar.v461]

Something that the liberal left and spineless democrats gave already done Look at the schools and the institutions Look at the border and color politics Look at the vengeance against political opponents and use of media news and cinema used against America

[@hiteshkumar.v461]

And how is masculinity evil Who decides when masculinity becomes hyper

[@verified.my2cents]

@@hiteshkumar.v461 That has nothing to do with my post. But since you addressed the questions to my comment. Here is my view: Masculinity itself is not inherently evil. However, certain exaggerated or toxic expressions of masculinity can become harmful. Here are some key points to consider: Toxic vs. Healthy Masculinity Masculinity becomes problematic when it manifests as "toxic masculinity" or "hypermasculinity," which refers to an overemphasis on stereotypically masculine traits taken to an extreme. Some examples of toxic masculine behaviors include: + Suppressing emotions or masking distress + Maintaining an appearance of hardness + Violence as an indicator of power + Extreme self-reliance + Devaluing women and femininity In contrast, healthy masculinity can involve positive traits like: + Emotional intelligence and vulnerability + Respecting others regardless of gender + Being comfortable asking for help + Rejecting violence and aggression Impacts of Toxic Masculinity + When masculinity becomes toxic, it can lead to harmful effects like: + Higher rates of mental health issues and substance abuse + Increased aggression and violence + Difficulty forming healthy relationships + Homophobia and misogyny + Reluctance to seek medical or mental health care Who Defines Toxic Masculinity? There is no single authority that definitively determines when masculinity becomes toxic. Rather, it's identified through: + Psychological and sociological research examining masculine norms and their impacts + Cultural criticism and feminist theory analyzing patriarchal systems + Mental health professionals observing patterns in male patients + Public discourse on gender roles and expectations Ultimately, toxic masculinity is recognized when masculine traits are taken to an extreme that causes harm to oneself or others. The goal is not to demonize masculinity, but to promote healthier expressions of it that don't rely on dominance, aggression, or emotional suppression. Moving Forward Addressing toxic masculinity involves: + Expanding definitions of masculinity to include a wider range of traits and behaviors + Teaching emotional intelligence and healthy relationship skills + Challenging rigid gender stereotypes in media and culture + Encouraging men to seek support and express vulnerability By promoting more flexible and compassionate forms of masculinity, we can work towards gender equality and better mental health outcomes for people of all genders. Salute & Peace

[@dukezilla3471]

Yea, Trump is not a fascist lol. What has CNN been telling you guys?

[@dillbulgogi]

What happens if there are no more guardrails..... 😥

[@50-50_Grind]

Ultra corruption takes hold.

[@CricketGirrl]

Like last time he was in office. No one stopped him!

[@johncarroll772]

Fascism and National Socialism are similar but not the same. Trump lS a fascist, Republican General John Kelly.

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

Trump has nothing to do with Fascism whatsoever.

[@MaryamMaqdisi]

​@@Historia.Magistra.Vitae. thank you for your insightful, resourceful comment (/s)

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

@@MaryamMaqdisi : You are welcome.

[@G0ldfingers]

Trump and Elon dancing on stage is Mussolini's strutting.

[@ChronicNewb]

The first time I saw Mussolini in a video I almost started laughing, because he strutted around like someone doing the most stereotypical imitation of a mob gangster. Just like Trump, it's funny until it's suddenly not

[@JRCMRamos]

Long answer: "Yes!"

[@JimLay]

Has anyone ever seen Trump read something?

[@dukezilla3471]

He def does not read a teleprompter like Biden XD

[@honeymoonavenue97]

As a young woman, seeing so many of my male peers’ hatred against women just because women don’t wanna have sex with them and because they are better than men in school is insane. 4B movement all the way.

[@jasonapplebaum9871]

4b movement just sounds like it’s copying the incel revolution

[@graydenmitchell7970]

This is a sad and brainwashed comment. I have seen none of that, I feel like it’s more a belief of some women of what men think but almost no man (or person in general) fits that description

[@joeycormier7489]

It was the woman that was not able to handle an election.

[@envinx1851]

4 braincell movement

[@lostphotographs3936]

Redpill for the Win... Sorry but Men left the scene quite a while ago. 4B it up and go collect cats.

[@Cashforwardxdavis]

Donald trump is like a dog in years only difference is one day for him is like 10 years for us.

[@godfrey3926]

Why we keep asking this question while we know he talks fascist language all the time. He has been that way his whole life.

[@JaxesGame]

fascism/făsh′ĭz″əm/ nounA system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls, violent suppression of the opposition, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism. Although the media might try to make him fit this definition he does not fit the definition

[@marksimpson6387]

You talk nonsense what planet are u on go and see what happened in Europe during that time making mothers and children strip down naked and getting shot while hanging on to their children u r an insult !!!!!

[@JosPalo23]

So language makes one a fascist? You guys are laughable 😂

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

@@JaxesGame _" a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls,"_ Actually they had a socialist Command economy, which was managed via Corporatism. Fascism was strictly a socialist and anti-capitalist ideology.

[@JaxesGame]

@Historia.Magistra.Vitae. I don't think Webster's Dictionary lied to me but you do know that Kamala going after price gouging definitely fits that statement

[@makeadifference4all]

Democracy is not a single event but an ongoing process-a continuous conversation and negotiation. A disappointing election result should serve as motivation to organize, engage, and strive for a better result next time. It's OK to be angry, exhausted, and despondent now, but the only way we win is by getting back in the ring.

[@SuperPegMeg]

You're joking. There's no other explanation for how tone deaf and naive you sound.

[@HeyJay404]

There will be no democracy in the US if trump gets to implement project 2025 :)

[@AutismoGamer]

Democracy leads to Dictatorship under the rule of the rich as they control it all. A Republic leads to an individual free market that everyone can sustain themselves on.

[@That_Awesome_Guy1]

You do realize a disappointing election is what happened in 2020 and the organization, engagement, and strive is what got Trump re-elected?

[@robertreilly4946]

It's over. We live in a big, English-speaking banana republic now.

[@erinrising2799]

2:35 The rough estimate of Americans eligible to vote in this year’s election was 244 million. Trump got 74,834,220 votes. Kamala got 71,239,698. A majority of people (77 million) either didn't vote or voted 3rd party, Trump still got about a third of the vote.

[@MaryamMaqdisi]

Thank you for pointing this out.

[@alansmith9875]

Oh yes . Trumps wife says he keeps a copy of Mein Kamphf on his bedroom table as a good night's read ! Reader you figure it out .

[@MBJ2323]

“Do you think Donald Trump study?” Laughs 😂

[@digafox]

I didn't know reading comic books comstutrs as studying!

[@BegbieBundy]

Study what and for what? He did not waste time, same as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Richard Branson, Walt Disney..

[@nickfeder]

i love how many intelectual conversations happen around the topic of whether or not trump is a fascist. remember when he was disappearing people in minivans? No? just me? okay.

[@danmadrid8227]

Oh I remember.. it's a bit of a joke to discuss whether he is or not at this point.. drumpf is 100% all in on becoming a dictator, if people will let him.

[@ChronicNewb]

you got a source for that?

[@nickfeder]

@ yeah it’s called information that’s readily available on the internet. Google “trump unmarked vans” and then cherry pick what you want so you can come back and tell me it didn’t happen

[@graydenmitchell7970]

I think that is just you because no one has any idea what you’re talking about

[@Max_Mustermann]

@@graydenmitchell7970 He's talking about unmarked vans being used to arrest protesters during the George Floyd protests.

[@Deeper-sessions]

Yes he is

[@damek8576]

Least brainwashed leftie

[@zawiszaczarny7876]

Way less than the opposition that called half of the country voters trash...

[@JosPalo23]

No he’s not You people don’t have the slightest clue about what fascism is but only from what you get from the TV or the media.

[@Deeper-sessions]

​@@JosPalo23 I'm from Germany and know a fascist when he appears. The rhetoric, the agenda. The only moment he is not a fascist he is a dancing clown. But Horror Clowns are out of fashion, so is he in a few days.

[@Deeper-sessions]

@@JosPalo23 I experienced it in my youth. I was hunted and attacked by Neo Fascists in my youth, what the ef do you know about Germany in the 90's and fascism first hand? You don't have a clue.

[@hereigoagain5050]

When DW News feels compelled to ask the question, this viewer becomes very nervous.

[@chocolatecookie1054]

Yes, he is.

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

Nope. He has nothing to do with Fascism whatsoever.

[@JDChu77]

This waa a well-balanced analysis of the issue. Thank you. you don’t get thoughtful commentary like this very often.

[@aI1baba]

I hope this comments section learns what fascism is

[@Chinas-Hurricane-Gun]

Fascism: see Trump...💯💯💯

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

@@Chinas-Hurricane-Gun : Nope.

[@marketads1]

@@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.. It seems you’re in a position of denying the rightward shift in Europe. You may be blind to seeing it elsewhere too.

[@bennystratton7734]

@@Historia.Magistra.Vitae. Maga nut living in an alternate reality trying to erase the history books but that's what Maga does when it facts and history do not benefit there point of view

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

@@marketads1 _"It seems you’re in a position of denying the rightward shift in Europe. "_ Europe shifting towards Center-Right, sure. Wake me up when people actually want to start minimizing the power and the scope of their governments.

[@kendallskeep]

I can already hear the wheels rolling out. America is being tested, and may very well have, just now, commited political suicide. We have NOT learned a damn thing from Germany. And I am personally ashamed of my country.😔

[@JulianCooke-yn5lh]

Interesting that Trump complained that Labour sent over representatives to help Harris. I wonder if he will complain about the leader of Reform going over to help him? Double standards Trump?

[@inyobill]

Of course

[@hcbs1986]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE RUSSIAN BOTS FASCIST DEM?

[@inyobill]

@@hcbs1986 by all appearances they dupped enough gullibles into voting for Putin's boy. Next question?

[@bennystratton7734]

@@hcbs1986 trust us there are investigations going on right now regarding the election just because Harris conceded does not mean is legally binding its more of a tradition to do that for the PROJECTED winner do you understand what the word projected means means possible winner but not 100% your so gullible its why Trump picked the republican party to hijack in 2016 because he knew being a life long Democrat how gullible and easy marks and suckers and wimps the republican party are he knew he had no chance at hijacking the democratic party he knew we were to smart for him to brainwash and use for his personal advancement

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

Very interesting, and very important information about Fascism, Democracy, Trump, Musk. May Democracy always prevail.

[@inyobill]

Hunh. The Russian bots are busy tonight.

[@mikaellindroos1594]

They are easy to find because 1 grader text.

[@bxray685]

I, personally believe Trump is a fascist. You may not think so, but you may not have listened to what he is saying, Professor. Listen to yourself talk, Professor.

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

It's not a matter of belief. Trump has nothing to do with Fascism whatsoever.

[@augustuslxiii]

@@Historia.Magistra.Vitae. He has tendencies, as do many other technically non-fascists, past and present. It's enough to say he's dangerous, labels aside.

[@fralemieux]

All in all, yes then.... based on Ryback, Trump's a fascist. Done. Voilà.

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

Nope.

[@HerAeolianHarp]

YES

[@madi3006]

Yall are so biased

[@inyobill]

You're not. Ahem.

[@MBJ2323]

The bots are active 😂

[@ianhansen6840]

All this talk of trump and Vengeance... Is that an admission that evil has been brought against him?

[@JIM4644]

OK - This needs no more argument - Trumpy is a Fascist.

[@_Historia_Magistra_Vitae]

He has nothing to do with Fascism whatsoever.

[@JIM4644]

@@_Historia_Magistra_Vitae You are entitled to your opinion - but most comments to this video have shown that the writers also feel that Trumpy is or is acting like a Fascist.This is also very concerning for the country as a whole. Perhaps you have looked at certain aspects of Trumpy and ignored others.

[@_Historia_Magistra_Vitae]

@@JIM4644 _"You are entitled to your opinion - "_ It's not an opinion. It's a fact.

[@marketads1]

In Germany and Italy, people had previous experience with monarchy so the move to a dictator was short. In the US, Trump has asked to be the first monarch, but not a benevolent one who cares about his people.

[@PS-qn4oz]

Reckless, irresponsible doomsayers, I hold you in contempt. How dare you?

[@pheemer]

Love the "scary" thumbnail!!

[@sanwellbeatz1630]

Germans think that all people are like them😂

[@iberiano-ls2rv]

Trump studying??😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SuperPegMeg]

Every indication seems to point to the fact that he barely knows how to read and just has other people summarize things for him

[@diashteamalpha6614]

@@SuperPegMeg It can actually be efficient to do that if the topics is not of significant importance, but in the case of a president, it can be dangerous.

[@SuperPegMeg]

@@diashteamalpha6614 i was speaking in the sense that he's existed that way his entire life

[@Team_Fauda_Germany]

DW - really ?

[@PopularesVox]

Yes, they're really biased.

[@KevinVeroneau]

Well... he won... so what's our next move Germany? You know this from history first-hand, you are all obligated to save democracy now! Oh, and I took the fascist quiz, and although I am on the spectrum at 40% fascist, it did note that I am most likely not a fascist based on my answers.

[@XKS99]

This is so tiresome.

[@spyderlogan4992]

Maybe DW could find out who blew up the Nordstream pipeline instead of chiming into American politics.

[@inyobill]

The fact that you're unaware of the on-going invesrigation tells me all I need to know about your comment, Tovarisch.

[@brianarthur6199]

Given that the entire world will be affected by the US election, I think it's a fair subject for all...

[@browngreen933]

Russian false flag operation to divide the West. 😢

[@hemanshuambani9572]

@@inyobill😂😂😂😂😂u fools

[@inyobill]

@@hemanshuambani9572 That's all ya got, hmm

[@adamredwine774]

Excellent interview. Thanks DW

[@davidsdancepodcast2010]

If you wait until your head is in the tiger's mouth to call it a tiger you are already too late. My issue with those who say these claims about Trump are alarmist, is that he displays enough of these tendencies that caution is warranted and should be exercised. Democracies do fall. Dozens have fallen in the last 300 years. It's just a matter of which one will be next, let it not be yours.

[@B17ff-u7t]

For everyone calling Trump a fascist, thanks for helping him get elected.

[@joe-w3f]

Your welcome.

[@B17ff-u7t]

@joe-w3f You're* Thanks! You guys aren't too bright, are you? 🤣

[@lazyharpseal5492]

@@B17ff-u7t Incase you're referring to MAGA, I too am confused as to of how or why they elected him.

[@B17ff-u7t]

@@lazyharpseal5492 I bet. You're in the minority of people that just don't get it.

[@Chinas-Hurricane-Gun]

Calling him a fascist made him popular with the right-wing , but it didn't get him elected. 💯 The global inflationary crisis which he helped cause got him elected. 💯 A crisis in capitalism will often lead to the rise of fascism. 💯 We are doomed...💯💯💯

[@neildepoy7329]

Will Trump govern like the GDR did in East Berlin ?

[@vivelemoi]

So, genius, after all of this blabber you still hesitate to say that trump in a fascist??

[@MaryamMaqdisi]

In Germany and Austria you're legally forbidden from calling people that unless they use the wording themselves or there's a big investigation proving it (see: court case against AfD). There's a huge stigma on using that word and academics are reluctant to be used in a discourse war when they want to talk about the nuances and all of that. But if it quacks like a duck...

[@juvwon]

I was really listening in and seeing the connections the guest was saying, until he repeated the media disingenuously misconstrued joke about being a dictator. The characteristics seems abnormal for what we have been made to think a president should be like.

[@TheJennnq]

Yes.

[@xaktacit6009]

Trump's not a fascist yet but he's got a concept of fascism😮

[@LostNF0und]

Reuploading a video due to poor reception is telling DW

[@mikeboydus]

Assuming this was reuploaded might be more telling.

[@maja-kehn9130]

This feels to eerie. How is this happening again. @DWnews Is this video also available in German? I want my family to see this too.

[@iFryTube]

Putin/Chinese trolls not liking this video 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@augustuslxiii]

13:45 Well, slightly over half of the electorate that bothered to vote. Many, many millions of Americans who have the right to vote decided that they had no time/energy/faith in the process to do so. And that's not splitting hairs; these stay-at-homes have beliefs of their own. Say what we will about them, but they're not Trump fans.

[@JohnnyB-p5l]

Man so many anti trumpers… disrespectful far leftists, he’s President elect now, respect him….

[@mariac.9727]

Respect that courts jester? Please... NEVER. You have to earn respect.

[@JohnnyB-p5l]

@@mariac.9727left wing media is to blame for how u feel about him, he was respected before 2016, as soon as he became president, that’s when the attacks and defamation ensued… can’t u see, all this hatred towards him is fueled by hearsay from media because he refuses to submit to their agenda

[@youngOG87]

Am I crazy or is the guy repeatedly saying it’s not the same while explaining how it’s damn near the same

[@Charles-t7z]

“If fascism ever comes to America it will come in the name of liberalism.”--Ronald Reagan

[@ΟρέστηςΚαραογλάνης]

Reagan looks liberal in comparison with Trump...

[@samlatooni]

@@Charles-t7z 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 not anymore, orange clouds are descending...

[@CharlesMarino-x9e]

@@Charles-t7z "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." -- Sinclair Lewis

[@ALFarrell-kv6ok]

​. Absolutely true!

[@Historia.Magistra.Vitae.]

Reagan was wrong, for the simple reason that he didn't understand what Liberalism meant and Fascism was strictly against Liberalism.

[@samlatooni]

😅😅😅😅 the spiegel readers are in a frenzy 😅😅😅😅😅😅 relaaaax! Trump is coming!!

[@GastO1]

Let's hope this man doesn't get anywhere near power anymore. He is a danger for democracy.

[@BrandonGolets]

Let's hope you learn to think for yourself and consider both sides of leftie talking points without blindly repeating them.

[@ghhghh8554]

have you got any idea what democracy means?

[@HomeFromFarAway]

​@@BrandonGolets hey bot, not everyone you disagree with is even near the left

[@davidkplacius8162]

democracy democracy democracy it's always democracy with you

[@davidkplacius8162]

​@@HomeFromFarAway He's a bot because you don't like what he said right

[@josezerpa8177]

😂😂 is this for real or a parody?

[@JosPalo23]

Parody DW is German state media, and the current state in Germany is very left wing.

[@Brandon-o2t9i]

russian bots

[@lolz-f6c]

It would make more sense if it were a parody. It’s for sure very comical.

[@inspector2363]

"Fascists" also delete comments that don't fit with their bubble

[@markhollingsworth3262]

How does that Democrat kool aid taste, anyway?

[@AppleAirsoft]

lmao the irony a fascist cultist saying that.

[@hiteshkumar.v461]

​@@AppleAirsoftexplain further

[@AppleAirsoft]

@@hiteshkumar.v461 Trump is a cult like Mussolini's fascist followers, search 'cult of personality'.

[@craigstephen3216]

All this was said about Trump the last time and the world did not end. It wont end this time either. I am not worried about it.

[@ethereal2620]

Not a single DW video asking awkward questions about the *other* candidate… 🤔

[@cmk4094]

You as a historian should know that he drove men to suicide because he would not pay for services.

[@TheBusterhund]

Leave it to the Germans to bring this up ..

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

They bring this up because they know how it happens that a well educated people falls for totalitarianism. Americans are impervious to learn from other's experience; they just mock others and neither pay attention nor keep memories. Proof? Given the choice between a regular politician with a good resume and experience, or a lying insurrectionist convicted felon who worships dictators, they chose the wannabe dictator - by indisputable majority. Knowingly.

[@socialmedia8720]

the people in the comments section are so ignorant

[@xxxxLidiyaxxxx]

Well YES

[@Camerooonify]

Difficult as I think the term Fascist is thrown about far too easily. However Trump does definitely have some Fascist tendencies.

[@changedNameSorry]

A pipeline that transports gas that you do not want to buy anymore is not that interesting.

[@inyobill]

However, when the shoe fits, ...

[@Exmuslim1917]

Thank You DW 🇩🇪

[@raisonneur682]

DW has become totally lunatic.

[@ghhghh8554]

They got paid to be like that.

[@hergreeneyes]

I learned so much. Very thankful for this informative video.

[@ratneshpaliya52]

At least pretend to be unbiased, shameless people.

[@inyobill]

You're not. Ahem.

[@mortimersnerd8044]

You don't like the facts they report

[@inyobill]

@mortimersnerd8044 Well, they're a Trump supporter.

[@Brandon-o2t9i]

lmaooo okay russian bot give some arguments then

[@KhanyisoNtloko]

The EU gave the Azov batalion weapons, now that's fascism 😂😅😂😅❤

[@Lodi-dv5im]

Hi igor

[@nakatanakata2665]

If he is a fascist, why during his last presidency he didn't pressure the media to talk good things about him? Instead he let them criticise him. And after 2028 I want you DW or any other media to honestly say if you were under any political pressure from Trump to say good things aboit him. Will you appolagize if he keeps his hands off the media?

[@MaryamMaqdisi]

It's about controlling discourse. You don't need to control CNN if your supporters believe CNN is full of lies (and it is, as all corporate media is, but that's another topic altogether). He sets the conversation and dominates the discourse because he's genuinely funny and good on camera, and people are so disillusioned with politics they'll vote anyone who appeals to their valid grievances with the system, even if that leader ends up being objectively worse for them. He's a fascist because of the many parallels with historical fascists. The times are different with the internet around, but while he may not outright control all media (which is now impossible) he definitely has enough misinformation going on to achieve the same results.

[@nasaihyana]

91 charges dont equal political vengeance

[@MsTawse-q1h]

As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. Titus 3

[@saffer4774]

Yes, yes he is.

[@digafox]

"So this is how liberty dies with Thuderous Applause" - Queen Amaldala!

[@SvendSved-p1u]

2016: A New Hope 2020: Empire Strikes Back 2024: Return Of The Donald

[@anttirintamaki1710]

Trump will start ww3

[@Chinas-Hurricane-Gun]

America is doomed. 💯 He almost destroyed the country in 2020 , he might just get it done this time..💯💯💯

[@augustuslxiii]

I can't believe populists have been fooled into worshipping this guy. He has nothing in common with the common man and cannot understand their plight.

[@That_Awesome_Guy1]

@@anttirintamaki1710 If you actually look at what's happening in the world since he's been elected you would know that is an outright lie. Things are already becoming more peaceful.

[@MaryamMaqdisi]

🤢

[@hermitcrabinavan7244]

Is this a rhetorical question?

[@TheHalfworkShaman]

I feel so bad for the misinformation that people digest from watching this. Most people look at famous names and “trusted” people like this have been proven wrong time and time again

[@PopularesVox]

So sad to hear of your news DW😅🤣

[@4x250ltar]

No

[@Jnewland235]

Wow the lies coming from both of you 😂😂😂

[@cesarhernandez769]

How is he a fascist when he gave power to the states instead of going towards federal overreach? Does he lack thinking before he speaks? Yes Is he living up to his party’s promise of lesser centralized government? Yes, but he’s no fascist