What If It Is Fascism?

What If It Is Fascism?

Discussions of whether Trumpism is fascist often lose sight of the political stakes of the issue. But like Italian and German fascism, MAGA reflects a political system failing to address capitalist crisis. Wounded veterans hold signed "Make America Great Again" hats as they attend an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on April 23, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) In one respect it d…

80 years ago, on April 25, 1945, Soviet and American forces joined on the Elbe, marking the defeat of the Nazis. Today, the United States and Russia are getting closer again. And Europe seems to be deviating from this trajectory. Here's how the story is repeated: East-West Junction The joining of troops on the Elbe symbolized unity against fascism and a new future for Europe. But once a source of hope, today's Europe has a lot in common with the…

On the eve of Trump's 100 days of government, what analysis can be made of the type of policy being pursued?...