Harris called Trump a 'fascist.' Experts debate what fascism is -- and isn't
Vice President Harris and Trump's former chief of staff say Trump fits the definition of "fascist." Scholars who agree say the term is useful as a distress signal for the threat to democracy.
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The story so far
2 developments- Oct 23, 2024Kamala Harris calls Trump a ‘fascist' as she argues he's ‘dangerous' and unfit for office
- Oct 29, 2024Trump calls Kamala Harris a fascist, says he is ‘the opposite of a Nazi’
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Quiet for 700 daysLast development · Oct 29, 2024 — Trump calls Kamala Harris a fascist, says he is ‘the opposite of a Nazi’
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5 viewpointsKamala Harris Says Donald Trump Is a Fascist. Half of American Voters Think He Is, Too.
Kamala Harris calls Trump a 'fascist' as she argues he's 'dangerous' and unfit for office
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9 viewpoints‘Fascist’ is a Harris closing argument against Trump. Will the label stick?
Trump calls Harris a fascist, says he is ‘the opposite of a Nazi’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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6 viewpointsHarris Calling Trump ‘Fascist’ Is Too Much Even for Mitch McConnell and Mike Johnson
Harris calls Trump a 'fascist': Eight takeaways from CNN town hall
Harris doubles down on 'fascist' comments at start of CNN town hall: 'unstable'
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3 articlesDonald Trump Is A Fascist, Kamala Harris Tells CNN Town Hall; VP’s Blunt Answer Follows Ex-POTUS Expressing Admiration For “Hitler’s Generals”
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