John Kelly thinks Trump is the very definition of fascism

In a rare and thoughtful interview in the New York Times, retired Marine General John Kelly, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, says Trump wished he had “generals like Hitler had” and that he fits into “the general definition of fascism”.

John Kelly broke the usual silence of retired military personnel on their political views…

…to issue a serious warning to the public about a possible Trump election pick.

Mentioning his closeness to the former president in the White House, he declares that Trump already had, in his first term, “a dictatorial approach to government”.

He also points out that Trump admired the obedient attitude of Hitler’s generals and would attempt to govern in a fascist, dictator-like manner if he had the chance to return to the White House.

Remember that this isn’t the first time Trump has shown an interest in dictators.

In a recording recently broadcast by NBC News, he expressed his admiration for the way the North Korean people applaud Kim Jong-un when he enters a room…

…highlighting the obvious and unanimous support for their leader.

He even claimed in this recording that he wished his own people would display such loyalty and enthusiasm towards him, leading to criticism and concerns about his understanding of authoritarian regimes.