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Make No Mistake — This Is Fascism in Action
America is in the grip of a lawless dictatorship
An unmistakable pattern has emerged in the United States under Trump’s presidency — one that mirrors the darkest times in modern history. His return to power has revealed how far he is prepared to go.
This is no longer about policy differences.
What we are witnessing is the systematic erosion of democracy, civil rights, and the rule of law.
Why are you surprised?
In 2016, Trump’s rallying cry was, “Lock her up!”
His followers took up the chant and vented their spleens at Hillary Clinton. This was more than political games. It normalised the fascist tactic of criminalising opponents without trial or evidence — an echo of regimes like Mussolini’s Italy or Pinochet’s Chile.
Donald Trump has repeatedly advocated for imprisoning political opponents, peaceful protesters, and immigrants without evidence or trial.
In 2018, the Trump administration infamously enacted the “zero tolerance” policy at the border, which resulted in thousands of children being separated from their parents — many of whom were seeking asylum — despite this being a…
