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Donald Trump meets the definition of “a fascist” and would govern like a dictator should he return to the White House in November, his former chief of staff has said.
John Kelly, who served the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, told The New York Times, that Trump’s recent comments about using the military against what he called the “enemy within” were so dangerous that he felt he had to speak out.
“Looking at the definition of fascism: It’s a far-right authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy,” he said, adding that the former president matched such a definition.
Meanwhile on Tuesday, Harris dodged a question on whether she would pardon Trump during an interview NBC Nightly News. “I’m not going to get into those hypotheticals. I’m focused on the next 14 days,” she said.
The vice president has also received a $50 million donation from billionaire tech entrepeneur and philanthropist, Bill Gates. The Microsoft founder said in a statement, that despite his previously apolitical stance, that “this election is different.”
Elsewhere in Detroit, Michigan, Barack Obama and rapper Eminem joined forces to rally support for Harris.
Watch: Tim Walz calls Elon Musk Trump’s new ‘running mate’
Mike Bedigan23 October 2024 07:00
Trump campaign files complaint over ‘foreign interference’ by ‘far-left’ Labour Party in US election
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has accused Sir Keir Starmer’s “far-left” Labour Party of interfering in the US election.
The Trump-Vance campaign filed a complaint with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC) accusing Labour of illegal foreign campaign donations.
Mike Bedigan23 October 2024 06:00
Listen: John Kelly says Trump matches definition of a ‘fascist’
Mike Bedigan23 October 2024 05:15
Ben Stiller channels ‘Zoolander’ character for Doug Emhoff skit
Mike Bedigan23 October 2024 04:45
Trump reportedly said he needs ‘the kind of generals that Hitler had’ as Kelly brands him a ‘fascist’
Donald Trump reportedly once said that he needed “the kind of generals that Hitler had” in private conversations during his time in the White House, as one of his former chief advisors said he met the criteria for a “fascist.”
The claims come as part of a report in The Atlantic, which states that the former president held a disdain and misunderstanding of the military.
Mike Bedigan23 October 2024 03:45
Mike Bedigan23 October 2024 03:15
Barack Obama blasts Trump’s ‘strong’ image
Barack Obama blasted those who said they would vote for Donald Trump because of his image of “strength.”
“I have friends who have voted Republican in the past. I do not think one party has the monopoly on all wisdom,” he said. “But when I hear folks saying, ‘Yeah, I’m thinking about voting for him just because…’ and I say, ‘what?’
“And they say, ‘Well… he seems strong, he seems tough. I saw him at the UFC fight.’ … I am here to tell you that is not what real strength is. It never has been. Real strength is about working hard… That’s real strength.
“Real strength is taking responsibility for your actions and upholding your duty. Real strength is about telling the truth even when it’s inconvenient. Real strength is about helping people who need it and standing up for those who can’t always stand up for themselves.”
Mike Bedigan23 October 2024 02:45
Obama: ‘For Donald Trump, freedom means getting away with stuff’
During his speech in Detroit, Michigan, Barack Obama adressed the differences between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
“I don’t think we’ve ever had an election with candidates whose conception whose understanding of freedom is so different,” he said. “Because for Donald Trump and his cronies, freedom basically just means getting away with stuff.”
Mike Bedigan23 October 2024 02:31
