Who is far-right. They are rare. Imho
You don’t know who the far right is?
1. Delegitimizing the Opposition
• Trump: Frequently referred to political opponents and the media as “enemies of the people,” accused Democrats of treason, and pushed conspiracy theories about elections and the “deep state.”
• Hitler: Branded political opponents (especially Communists, Social Democrats, and Jews) as enemies of the German people. Used the Reichstag fire to portray Communists as existential threats.
Similarity: Both used language aimed at delegitimizing opposition groups and sowing distrust in institutions that challenge their authority.
2. Attacks on the Press
• Trump: Regularly attacked the mainstream media, called unfavorable coverage “fake news,” and encouraged supporters to distrust independent journalism.
• Hitler: Abolished a free press entirely. The Nazi regime took direct control of media and used propaganda (via Joseph Goebbels) to manipulate public perception.
Similarity: While Trump did not outlaw the press, both figures sought to control narratives by undermining or overtly attacking dissenting media voices
3. Populist Appeal and Cult of Personality
• Trump: Promoted himself as the voice of the “forgotten man” and positioned himself as a political outsider fighting a corrupt elite.
• Hitler: Framed himself as Germany’s savior, using intense nationalism and charisma to create a near-religious following.
Similarity: Both relied heavily on populist rhetoric and a cult of personality to unify supporters and demonize opposition.
4. Exploiting Nationalist Sentiment
• Trump: Emphasized “America First,” strict immigration policies, and border security. He stirred fears about immigrants and non-whites as threats to American culture.
• Hitler: Promoted Aryan superiority, anti-Semitism, and ultranationalism. Blamed Jews and foreigners for Germany’s problems.
Similarity: Nationalist rhetoric was central to both administrations’ identities, often blaming outsiders or marginalized groups for internal problems.
5. Erosion of Democratic Norms
• Trump: Questioned the legitimacy of elections, refused to concede 2020 peacefully, and was impeached twice. His role in the January 6 Capitol riot raised concerns about democratic backsliding.
• Hitler: Used democratic means to gain power, then dismantled democracy—banning opposition parties, dissolving civil liberties, and establishing a dictatorship.
Similarity: While Trump was constrained by U.S. institutions and never established authoritarian control, both demonstrated a willingness to challenge or discard democratic norms when they posed obstacles.