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What is fascism? A look at the term being hurled at Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump has been hit with claims that he's a "fascist" from his former chief of staff,f John Kelly, and his opponent, Kamala Harris.
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Oct. 11, 2024, in Aurora, Colo.
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Trump holding rally in Arizona just miles from U.S.-Mexico Border

With less than two weeks left before the election, former President Donald Trump holds rally in Arizona just miles from the border between the U.S. and Mexico.
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Trump holding rally in Arizona just miles from U.S.-Mexico Border
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Trump vows to fire special counsel if re-elected

Former President Donald Trump laid out Thursday what could be his first order of business if re-elected and said he would terminate the special counsel who indicted him in two federal cases.
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VIDEO: Trump vows to fire special counsel if re-elected
October 24, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Where Trump and Harris stand on abortion rights and what's at stake in the election

ABC’s Rachel Scott, Elizabeth Schulze, Devin Dwyer, and abortion provider Dr. Bhavik Kumar on where things stand in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned in 2022
October 24, 2024 at 2:36 PM
VIDEO: Where Trump and Harris stand on abortion rights and what's at stake in the election
October 24, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Trump blasts ex-chief of staff

Former President Donald Trump took to social media to call his former chief of staff John Kelly a “lowlife” and “bad general” after Kelly called him a fascist with no concept for the rule of law.
October 24, 2024 at 2:55 PM
VIDEO: Trump blasts ex-chief of staff
October 24, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Harris calls Trump a fascist in primetime town hall

Vice President Kamala Harris says she agrees with former Trump chief of staff John Kelly, who called the former president the definition of a fascist.
October 24, 2024 at 2:55 PM
VIDEO: Harris calls Trump a fascist in primetime town hall
October 24, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Harris slams Trump as a 'fascist' during town hall

The vice president also called the remarks from Trump's former chief of staff, John Kelly, a "911 call to the American people."
October 24, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a CNN town hall in Aston, Pa.,  Oct. 23, 2024
October 24, 2024 at 10:06 AM

911 calls from Butler rally released: 'They just tried to kill President Trump'

The 15 recordings, some of which capture the sounds of chaos in the background, were released Wednesday by Butler County officials.
October 24, 2024 at 10:06 AM
In this July 13, 2024, file photo, Secret Service agents remove Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump from the stage with blood on his face during a campaign rally at Butler Farm Show Inc., in Butler, Pa.
October 24, 2024 at 8:53 AM

Chilling 911 calls reveal moments after Trump assassination attempt

More than a dozen 911 calls from the time after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, were released. Panic could be heard in the callers’ voices as the chaos unfolded.
October 24, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Chilling 911 calls reveal moments after Trump assassination attempt
October 24, 2024 at 8:52 AM

Harris responds to former Trump chief of staff saying he fits definition of a fascist

The vice president spoke out after Trump's longest-serving chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, told the New York Times the former president said Adolf Hitler "did some good things."
October 24, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Harris says former Trump chief of staff fits the definition of a fascist
October 24, 2024 at 2:53 AM

How Trump and Harris tariff plans could impact the economy

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with ABC business reporter Alexis Christoforous on how each candidate’s tariff plans differ and what their implementation could mean for America’s economy.
October 24, 2024 at 2:53 AM
How Trump and Harris tariff plans could impact the economy
October 24, 2024 at 2:16 AM

Barron Trump helps his father choose which podcasts to appear on

Former President Donald Trump has appeared on several podcasts as a part of his campaign strategy to reach younger demographics.
October 24, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Former President Donald Trump has appeared on several podcasts as a part of his campaign strategy to reach younger demographics.
October 24, 2024 at 12:25 AM

Trump campaign says John Kelly's accusations about Hitler comments are 'fabricated'

The former president, who campaigned in battleground Georgia on Wednesday, later posted to social media to call his former chief of staff a "lowlife" who "made up a story.”
October 24, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Trump campaign says John Kelly's accusations about Hitler comments are 'fabricated'
October 23, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Donald Trump called them 'my generals.' They call him a threat to democracy: ANALYSIS

ABC's Jonathan Karl has the inside story amid questions raised about the timing.
October 23, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University, Oct. 3, 2024, in Saginaw, Mich.
October 23, 2024 at 11:01 PM

John Kelly comes out swinging against Trump, says he fits 'fascist' definition

John Kelly, a former chief of staff to former President Donald Trump, hammered his former boss in a stunningly public fashion Tuesday just two weeks before Election Day.
October 23, 2024 at 11:01 PM
In this Jan. 10, 2017 file photo, Gen. John F. Kelly, USMC (Ret.), prepares to testify during the Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing on his confirmation to be Secretary of Homeland Security.
October 23, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Harris campaign seizes on John Kelly's remarks about Trump

The latest on the Harris and Trump presidential campaigns, plus Lebron and Bronny James make NBA history.
October 23, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: Harris campaign seizes on John Kelly's remarks about Trump
October 23, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Officials wary of retribution if they speak out against Trump: Former Pence adviser

Olivia Troye told ABC News said she's been speaking to other military leaders and cabinet officials who served under Trump who are debating speaking out against Trump.
October 23, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Olivia Troye speaks before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event at Washington Crossing Historic Park, Oct. 16, 2024, in Washington Crossing, Pa.
October 23, 2024 at 6:34 PM

DOD ordered to turn over records from Trump's Arlington National Cemetery incident

The Trump campaign denies any altercation with a cemetery employee.
October 23, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Aug. 26, 2024 in Arlington, Va.
October 23, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Kamala Harris reacts to John Kelly’s remarks that Trump is a ‘fascist’

In a interview, former Trump chief of staff John Kelly blasted the former president, calling him a “fascist” with no concept for the rule of law or Constitution.
October 23, 2024 at 5:36 PM
VIDEO: Kamala Harris reacts to John Kelly’s remarks that Trump is a ‘fascist’
October 23, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Judge who tossed Trump's classified docs case on list of proposed candidates for AG

A document circulated within Donald Trump's transition operation lists Judge Aileen Cannon, who tossed his classified docs case, as a possible AG candidate, sources say.
October 23, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena, on Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona.
October 23, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Political strategists on impact of criticisms aimed at Trump

Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff and Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin discuss the latest from the campaign trail.
October 23, 2024 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: Political strategists on impact of criticisms aimed at Trump
October 23, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Trump labeled a ‘fascist’ by former chief of staff

ABC News political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein has the latest on criticism leveled at former President Donald Trump by his former chief of staff John Kelly.
October 23, 2024 at 2:52 PM
VIDEO: Trump labeled a ‘fascist’ by former chief of staff
October 23, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Here's what a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win would mean for the stock market

The stock market has soared during the presidential campaign. Will it continue?
October 23, 2024 at 2:50 PM
In this split image, Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally on Oct. 21, 2024, in Greenville, N.C., and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with reporters before a town hall in Mich., Oct. 21, 2024.
October 23, 2024 at 2:40 PM

Will Social Security be solvent under Trump or Harris?

Social Security is under threat regardless of who wins the election, but an analysis says Trump's agenda would drain the fund more quickly than Harris' plan.
October 23, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a town hall at the Convention Center in Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 20, 2024.
October 23, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Trump blasted by former chief of staff

Donald Trump’s former chief of staff and retired General John Kelly called the former president a “fascist” with no concept for the rule of law or constitution.
October 23, 2024 at 2:22 PM
VIDEO: Trump blasted by former chief of staff
October 23, 2024 at 1:40 PM

Harris bracing for contention from Trump on election night

Vice President Kamala Harris says she is preparing for the possibility that former President Donald Trump could prematurely try to claim victory on election night, pointing to his actions in 2020.
October 23, 2024 at 1:40 PM
VIDEO: Harris bracing for contention from Trump on election night
October 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Harris tries to woo unhappy Republican voters as Trump doubles down on his base

The most dire warnings against a second Trump administration have come from people who served him in the most sensitive and important positions.
October 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM
VIDEO: Harris tries to woo unhappy Republican voters as Trump doubles down on his base
October 23, 2024 at 12:20 PM

With 2 weeks to go, Trump, not taking chances, turns focus to North Carolina

ABC's Rachel Scott has a view from the campaign trail.
October 23, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Greensboro Coliseum, in Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 22, 2024.
October 23, 2024 at 8:24 AM

Judge Aileen Cannon under consideration for Trump's AG if he's elected: Sources

The federal judge who dismissed the criminal classified documents case against the former president is on a list of candidates drafted by Trump advisers, sources tell ABC News.
October 23, 2024 at 8:24 AM
VIDEO: Judge Aileen Cannon under consideration for Trump's AG if he's elected: Sources
October 23, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Trump campaign's anti-trans ads are 'very disgusting': Trans activist

Author and activist Raquel Willis reacts to the recent political ads as well as the issue of transgender athletes competing in sports.
October 23, 2024 at 1:02 AM
VIDEO: Trump campaign's anti-trans ads are 'very disgusting': Trans activist
October 23, 2024 at 12:46 AM

Harris says she has a plan if Trump declares victory before all votes are counted

When asked about the possibility, the vice president said Trump "tried to undo a free and fair election" in 2020. More than 19 million Americans had voted early as of Tuesday afternoon.
October 23, 2024 at 12:46 AM
VIDEO: Harris says she has a plan if Trump declares victory before all votes are counted
October 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Trump and Harris teams head to court in flurry of pre-election lawsuits

Election and campaigning roundup with two weeks to the election, plus one New Zealand airport sparks debate with introduction of "hug time" limit.
October 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Trump and Harris teams head to court in flurry of pre-election lawsuits
October 22, 2024 at 10:15 PM

Harris and Trump aim to court Latino voters in final selection stretch

Washington Post reporter Sabrina Rodriguez discusses how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are highlighting their economic policies to Latino voters in the final stretch of campaigning.
October 22, 2024 at 10:15 PM
VIDEO: Harris and Trump aim to court Latino voters in final selection stretch
October 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Obama warns of 'older, loonier' Trump during Wisconsin rally

Former President Barack Obama made the comments during a speech at a rally in Madison, Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
October 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM
VIDEO: Obama warns of 'older, loonier' Trump during Wisconsin rally
October 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Cheney keeps up fire on Trump over Jan. 6, bashes tariff policy

Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., a top GOP voice opposing Donald Trump, tore into the former president Tuesday over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and his tariff policies.
October 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney speaks during a conversation with Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris moderated by Charlie Sykes in Brookfield, Wisconsin, October 21, 2024.
October 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM

How Trump's economic agenda could impact Social Security

Analysis says former President Donald Trump's policies could drain Social Security in six years.
October 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM
VIDEO: How Trump's economic agenda could impact Social Security
October 22, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Members of 'Central Park Five' file defamation suit against Trump

The suit accuses former President Donald Trump of spreading "false, misleading and defamatory" statements about their 1989 case during the Sept. 10th ABC News presidential debate.
October 22, 2024 at 4:36 PM
VIDEO: Members of 'Central Park Five' file defamation suit against Trump
October 22, 2024 at 4:13 PM

'Central Park 5' members sue Donald Trump over debate comments

Members of the "Central Park Five" filed a defamation suit against Trump on Monday, accusing him of spreading "false, misleading and defamatory" statements.
October 22, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a town hall at Lancaster County Convention Center, Oct. 20, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa.
October 22, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Trump heats up rhetoric on campaign trail

ABC News’ Rachel Scott has the latest on former president Donald Trump’s campaign, with two weeks until the election.
October 22, 2024 at 4:13 PM
VIDEO: Trump heats up rhetoric on campaign trail
October 22, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Trump, Harris teams bring pre-election lawsuits

ABC News investigative reporter Olivia Rubin discusses the legal battles playing out ahead of Election Day.
October 22, 2024 at 3:32 PM
ABC News investigative reporter Olivia Rubin discusses the legal battles playing out ahead of Election Day.
October 22, 2024 at 2:46 PM

What would happen if Harris and Trump tie in the Electoral College?

The race would go to Congress, where Republicans would likely have an advantage.
October 22, 2024 at 2:46 PM
An Electoral College tie in the 2024 presidential election is unlikely but plausible.
October 22, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Trump, allies pour more than $21M into anti-trans election ads

ABC News deputy political director Averi Harper and LA Times reporter Noah Bierman discuss the big spend on political ads.
October 22, 2024 at 2:42 PM
VIDEO: Trump, allies pour more than $21M into anti-trans election ads
October 22, 2024 at 2:28 PM

Trump and allies are pouring millions into anti-trans election ads as election nears

Former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are aggressively pushing anti-trans messaging in the final stretch of the 2024 election.
October 22, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Former US President Donald Trump, center, and his family stand on stage during the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc. on July 18, 2024.
October 22, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Trump and Harris teams head to court in flurry of pre-election lawsuits

With two weeks until Election Day, officials say the 2024 race is already the most litigated in history as the Trump and Harris campaigns face off over election claims.
October 22, 2024 at 2:22 PM
People walk to cast their ballot during early voting in the presidential election at Recorder's Main Office, in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 16 2024.
October 22, 2024 at 12:51 PM

State of the race with 14 days to go

ABC News’ political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein has the latest on the polls and how early voters might affect their campaigns.
October 22, 2024 at 12:51 PM
VIDEO: State of the race with 14 days to go
October 22, 2024 at 7:25 AM

Trump zeroes in on battleground North Carolina, surveys hurricane damage

The former president's weekend tour of swing states also took him to Pennsylvania, where he made vulgar comments about golfing icon Arnold Palmer. He also campaigned at a McDonald's drive thru.
October 22, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Trump zeroes in on battleground North Carolina, surveys hurricane damage
October 21, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Polls show close race between Harris, Trump

The latest on the Harris and Trump presidential campaigns, plus the Dodgers and Yankees are set to face off in the World Series.
October 21, 2024 at 11:11 PM
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October 21, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Trump spends millions on anti-trans ads

Trump's campaign and Republican groups have spent over $21 million on these ads.
October 21, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Trump spends millions on anti-trans ads
October 21, 2024 at 9:18 PM

McDonald's agreed to Trump event but insists it isn't endorsing a candidate

McDonald’s says it agreed to host former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania store over the weekend but that it isn’t endorsing a candidate in the U.S. presidential race
October 21, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump stands at a drive-thru window during a campaign stop at a McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
October 21, 2024 at 9:13 PM

Tim Walz says Trump is 'spiraling down,' pitches Harris' message of change

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Donald Trump is "spiraling down" after being asked on ABC's "The View" about the former president's recent lewd comments.
October 21, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visits The View, Oct. 21, 2024.