Harris called Trump a 'fascist.' Experts debate what fascism is -- and isn't

Vice President Harris and Trump's former chief of staff say Trump fits the definition of "fascist." Scholars who agree say the term is useful as a distress signal for the threat to democracy.

Harris called Trump a 'fascist.' Experts debate what fascism is -- and isn't
A protester holds a sign that reads "Make Fascists Afraid Again!" during a demonstration at the University of Washington on Jan. 20, 2017, in Seattle.

Vice President Harris and Trump's former chief of staff say Trump fits the definition of "fascist." Scholars who agree say the term is useful as a distress signal for the threat to democracy.

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