Recently, de term ‘fascist’ don dey trend again, especially as de US presidential election dey approach. John Kelly, wey be former White House chief of staff to Donald Trump, talk say Trump fit de definition of fascist. Kelly, wey be retired Marine general, share his thoughts in an interview with de New York Times.
Kelly explain say fascism be far-right, ultranationalist ideology marked by dictatorial figure, centralized control, militarism, forceful suppression of dissent, and belief in natural social hierarchy. He say, “Based on my experiences, these are de elements he seems to believe would enhance de governance of America.”
Kelly also mention say Trump express admiration for dictators and occasionally talk favorably about Adolf Hitler. He recall say Trump say “Hitler did some good things too,” and that Trump need de kind of generals wey Hitler had, who were “completely loyal to him” and follow orders without question.
Trump’s campaign respond to Kelly’s comments, saying he “totally embarrassed himself” with “discredited tales” and suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” However, Kelly’s statements come at a critical time, just two weeks before de Election Day, as Trump compete against Vice President Kamala Harris.
