Harris Labels Trump a Fascist After Former Aide Reveals Hitler Admiration
Washington, D.C. – Vice President Kamala Harris has condemned former President Donald Trumpas a fascist following revelations from his former chief of staff, John Kelly, who described Trump’s admiration for authoritarian leaders, including Adolf Hitler.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Harris said, The words of John Kelly are deeply disturbing and should be a wake-up call to all Americans. Theadmiration of dictators and the embrace of fascist ideology are dangerous and have no place in our democracy.
Kelly, who served as Trump’s chief of staff from 2017 to 2019, made the startling claims inhis upcoming memoir, High Noon: The Inside Story of the Trump White House. In the book, Kelly details a 2018 meeting where Trump expressed admiration for Hitler’s military tactics, specifically praising the German dictator’sability to get things done.
He was very impressed by Hitler’s ability to get things done, Kelly writes. He said he wanted to be like Hitler.
Kelly’s account has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with many calling for Trump to be held accountable for his alleged views. Therevelation comes at a time when the United States is grappling with a rise in white nationalism and extremist ideologies.
This is not just about Trump, said Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). This is about the dangerous trend of authoritarianism that is spreading across the globe. We must stand up to this threat anddefend our democracy.
Trump has yet to respond to Kelly’s allegations, but his supporters have dismissed them as politically motivated. However, the revelations have added fuel to the fire of ongoing debates about Trump’s character and fitness for office.
The incident has also raised concerns about the potential for future leaders to emulateTrump’s behavior and embrace authoritarianism. Experts warn that the normalization of such views could have devastating consequences for American democracy.
We are at a crossroads, said Professor Michael Beschloss, a presidential historian. We must choose between democracy and authoritarianism. The choices we make today will have lasting consequences forour nation.
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References:
- Associated Press. Harris says Trump ‘is a fascist’ after official said he praised Adolf Hitler. AP News, 2023. https://apnews.com/article/harris-trump-fascist-kelly-hitler-praise-a01505536279
- Kelly, John. HighNoon: The Inside Story of the Trump White House. (forthcoming)
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