if you look up the characteristics of fascism, Trump exudes almost all of them:

Extreme Nationalism: An obsession with national rebirth, racial or cultural purity, and a fixation on perceived historical grievances, decline, or victimization.

Dictatorial Leadership and Authoritarianism: Power is consolidated in a supreme leader or small ruling elite, often backed by a cult of personality.

Suppression of Dissent: The violent or legal suppression of political opponents, independent labor unions, a free press, and critics.

Militarism and Violence: The glamorization of the military, war, and paramilitary organizations. Violence is often viewed as a legitimate tool for achieving political goals.

Scapegoating: The identification of a common "enemy"—such as minority groups, immigrants, or political rivals—to unify the public and direct internal frustrations outward

State-Directed Economy (Corporatism): Rather than taking over all private property, the state heavily regulates and organizes economic and labor sectors to serve national objectives

Anti-Intellectualism and Propaganda: Hostility toward academia and the arts, paired with the state's tight control of mass media and information to shape public narratives

Rigid Social and Gender Roles : Heavy emphasis on traditional, hyper-masculine roles and societal conformity.