Source: Liberal Currents
by Kevin J Elliott
“There was a considerable debate during and after Trump’s first term as to whether he, and the political formation he headed, should count as fascist. Although that debate is over with high profile skeptics throwing in the towel (John Ganz, enjoy your victory lap), it remains unclear what the triumph of the ‘yes, it’s fascism’ side means because some high profile entries ran together fascism and authoritarianism as if they were the same. Given how little most Americans know about history and political theory, it’s easy to be confused about which of these two the Trump regime is attempting to inaugurate in this moment of reactionary revolution. Since the difference can be huge, it’s vital that we get it straight.” (04/11/25)