Trump’s Defense Sec: He Fits The Definition Of Fascist

Politico reports:

Mark Esper, who served as secretary of Defense under Donald Trump, backed former colleague John Kelly’s recent remarks that he believes Trump meets the definition of a fascist.

Esper told CNN Wednesday that he has no reason to doubt Kelly’s “honesty or integrity” in relaying Trump’s previous comments. He encouraged the audience to look up the definition of fascism, as Kelly did, and ask whether Trump falls “into those categories.”

“It’s hard to say that he doesn’t, when you kind of look at those terms. But, he certainly has those inclinations,” Esper said. “And I think it’s something we should be wary about.”

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Former Trump SecDef Mark Esper says “it’s hard to say that” Trump “doesn’t” fall under the definition of fascist, adds, “he certainly has those inclinations, and I think it’s something we should be wary about.” pic.twitter.com/q8yhQcoH2T

— Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) October 23, 2024