Former Trump Chief: Hitler Praise and Fascist Tendencies Spark Election Storm
In a series of explosive revelations that have sent shockwaves through the 2024 presidential campaign, John Kelly, former White House chief of staff, has come forward with disturbing claims about Donald Trump’s alleged praise of Hitler and fascist leanings, just two weeks before Election Day.
Kelly, a retired Marine general who served as Trump’s chief of staff from 2017 to 2019, made these revelations in bombshell interviews with The Atlantic and The New York Times on Tuesday. The timing and severity of these allegations have intensified the already heated presidential race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Shocking Claims About Hitler’s Generals
In one of the most startling revelations, Kelly confirmed a conversation where Trump allegedly expressed admiration for Nazi generals’ loyalty. Kelly’s account in The Atlantic states that when Trump expressed his desire for generals similar to Hitler’s, Kelly attempted to correct him.
“I asked him, ‘Do you mean Bismarck’s generals?'” Kelly recalled. “I knew he didn’t know who Bismarck was. I said, ‘Do you mean the Kaiser’s generals? Surely you can’t mean Hitler’s generals?’ He responded, “Yes, indeed, Hitler’s generals.”
Kelly claims he then explained that General Rommel had to commit suicide after plotting against Hitler, but Trump appeared unfamiliar with this history.
Fascist Definition
In perhaps the most damaging assessment, Kelly stated that Trump fits “into the general definition of fascist.” Kelly, citing an online definition, provided the following explanation:
“A far-right authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, and belief in a natural social hierarchy, certainly fits the general definition of fascism.”
Campaign Response and Political Fallout
The Trump campaign has strongly rejected these allegations. Alex Pfeiffer, Trump campaign adviser, stated: “This is absolutely false. President Trump never said this.” The campaign described Kelly as suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Democrats have quickly seized on these revelations. At a Wisconsin rally, Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, expressed his shock, saying, “People, the barriers have vanished.” Trump is descending into this madness.”
Pattern of Concerning Behavior
Kelly’s revelations are consistent with other incidents that have been reported.
- According to Jim Sciutto’s book, Trump allegedly said, “Hitler did some good things.”
- Trump’s indignation over the funeral expenses of a deceased service member has been reported.
- There are reports that Trump wants to use the military against political opponents, whom he refers to as the “enemy within”.
Constitutional Concerns
Kelly raised serious concerns about Trump’s understanding of constitutional principles, stating that Trump “never accepted the fact that he wasn’t the most powerful man in the world.” He added that Trump struggled to grasp that government officials’ loyalty was to the Constitution, not to him personally.
As the nation moves closer to Election Day, these revelations have added new urgency to debates about democracy, leadership, and the future of American values. The impact of Kelly’s statements on voter decisions remains to be seen, but they have undoubtedly intensified an already historic presidential race.
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