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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
Trump’s Unhinged Fox News Ramblings on “Fascists” Hint at Darker Story
Oct 17, 2024
David Austin Walsh, a historian and author of Taking America Back, dives into the disturbing trend of 'fascist' rhetoric in modern politics. He discusses how Trump’s unhinged claims about Democrats mirror fascist strategies, while also examining historical ties between the American right and fascism. Walsh highlights the dangers of political violence normalizing in today's discourse and sheds light on Project 2025’s agenda to install loyalists, raising alarms about threats to democracy and civil institutions.
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- The discussion highlights how the American right's historic overlap with fascist movements signals a troubling political trend today.
- Trump's rhetoric normalizes violence and militarization in politics, posing a significant threat to democratic principles and societal norms.
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