WARNING: Trump’s Fascist Takeover Has Accelerated | Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Democracy Docket 629K subscribers Defending Democracy with Marc Elias Donald Trump’s second term is accelerating an authoritarian playbook at a speed the U.S. has never seen. Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Marc Elias to explain how expansionism, paramilitary policing, election sabotage, and propaganda mirror past fascist regimes, and why this moment is uniquely dangerous. They also explore why resistance looks different today, how fear and humiliation are weaponized, and what comes next for American democracy. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.c... Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.c... Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydoc... Instagram: / democracydocket Facebook: / democracydocket X/Twitter: / democracydocket TikTok: / democrac...