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What makes Trump a 'fascist'?
Manage episode 447459082 series 2071258
Donald Trump says he’s the opposite of a Nazi and his opponent Kamala Harris is a fascist, not him.
But what do his own words and actions show us?
Today, Jennfier Mercieca, historian of political rhetoric from Texas A&M University on how Trump’s language can be likened to Hitler’s and how he uses it to win over his supporters.
She says Trump’s campaign strategy involves terrorising voters into supporting him by exploiting their fears.
She highlights how Trump’s rhetoric includes derogatory comments and fear appeals to create a sense of loyalty among his followers.
Dr. Mercieca also notes that Trump’s repetition of key messages mirrors tactics used by historical fascists to manipulate public perception.
Featured:
Dr Jennifer Mercieca, historian of American political rhetoric
Key Topics:
- Donald Trump
- Kamala Harris
- Fascism
- Political rhetoric
- Fear appeals
- Authoritarianism
- Election campaign strategies
- Adolf Hitler
2047 Episoden
Manage episode 447459082 series 2071258
Donald Trump says he’s the opposite of a Nazi and his opponent Kamala Harris is a fascist, not him.
But what do his own words and actions show us?
Today, Jennfier Mercieca, historian of political rhetoric from Texas A&M University on how Trump’s language can be likened to Hitler’s and how he uses it to win over his supporters.
She says Trump’s campaign strategy involves terrorising voters into supporting him by exploiting their fears.
She highlights how Trump’s rhetoric includes derogatory comments and fear appeals to create a sense of loyalty among his followers.
Dr. Mercieca also notes that Trump’s repetition of key messages mirrors tactics used by historical fascists to manipulate public perception.
Featured:
Dr Jennifer Mercieca, historian of American political rhetoric
Key Topics:
- Donald Trump
- Kamala Harris
- Fascism
- Political rhetoric
- Fear appeals
- Authoritarianism
- Election campaign strategies
- Adolf Hitler
2047 Episoden
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