Notable Fascists

Tracking individuals promoting fascist policies, rhetoric, and authoritarianism.

53 People Documented

Tom Homan

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Former ICE Director (2017-2018) appointed as 'Border Czar' in 2025 to lead mass deportation operations. Has publicly advocated for large-scale deportation of undocumented immigrants, including families, and has defended family separation policies.

Positions

Border Czar (2025-present) • Acting Director of ICE (2017-2018) • Executive Associate Director of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (2013-2017)

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Kristi Noem

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Secretary of Homeland Security (2025-present), overseeing DHS agencies including ICE and CBP. Leading implementation of mass deportation policies and border enforcement operations.

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Secretary of Homeland Security (2025-present) • Governor of South Dakota (2019-2025) • U.S. Representative for South Dakota (2011-2019)

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Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy (2025-present), widely regarded as the architect of the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies. Designed family separation policy, Muslim ban, and current mass deportation strategy.

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Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy (2025-present) • Senior Advisor to the President (2017-2021) • White House Director of Speechwriting (2017)

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Attorney General (2025-present), leading DOJ support for mass deportation operations including legal strategies to overcome sanctuary city protections and expedite removal proceedings.

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Attorney General of the United States (2025-present) • Florida Attorney General (2011-2019)

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Acting Director of ICE (2025-present), directly overseeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations including detention facilities, deportation flights, and enforcement raids.

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Acting Director of ICE (2025-present) • Executive Associate Director for Enforcement and Removal Operations

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Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (2025-present), overseeing border enforcement operations, asylum restrictions, and coordination with military forces at the southern border.

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Acting Commissioner of CBP (2025-present) • Deputy Commissioner of CBP

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Secretary of Defense (2025-present), overseeing military involvement in domestic immigration enforcement operations at the southern border, including deployment of active-duty troops.

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Secretary of Defense (2025-present) • Fox News Host (2014-2024) • Army National Guard Officer

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Secretary of State (2025-present), negotiating deportation agreements with foreign countries and pressuring nations to accept deported nationals, including those from countries with which the U.S. has limited diplomatic relations.

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Secretary of State (2025-present) • U.S. Senator from Florida (2011-2025)

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Border Patrol 'Commander at Large' (2025-present), leading tactical operations for mass deportation raids in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Known for aggressive 'turn and burn' tactics. Operates outside normal chain of command, reporting directly to DHS Secretary Noem.

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Commander at Large, U.S. Border Patrol (2025-present) • Chief Patrol Agent, El Centro Sector (2020-2023) • Chief Patrol Agent, New Orleans Sector (2018-2020)

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Acting Executive Associate Director of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (2025-present), leading the deportation branch responsible for arrests and removals. Appointed after previous leadership was purged for not meeting deportation quotas.

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Acting Executive Associate Director, ICE ERO (2025-present) • Field Office Director, ICE ERO

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Acting Executive Associate Director of Homeland Security Investigations (2025-present), leading ICE's investigative arm supporting deportation operations and cross-border enforcement.

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Acting Executive Associate Director, HSI (2025-present) • Deputy Special Agent in Charge, HSI

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ICE Agent who fatally shot Renee Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, during immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. Had previously been involved in a June 2025 incident in Bloomington.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent

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45th and 47th President of the United States. Led attempt to overturn 2020 election results culminating in January 6th insurrection. Implemented family separation policy, Muslim ban, and initiated mass deportation operations. Convicted of 34 felony counts related to hush money payments.

Positions

President of the United States (2025-present) • President of the United States (2017-2021) • Business Executive

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JD Vance

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Vice President of the United States (2025-present). Former venture capitalist and author who transformed from Trump critic to vocal supporter. Has promoted replacement theory rhetoric, attacked 'childless cat ladies,' and supported authoritarian policies including mass deportation.

Positions

Vice President of the United States (2025-present) • U.S. Senator from Ohio (2023-2025) • Venture Capitalist • Author

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Former White House Chief Strategist (2017) and executive chairman of Breitbart News. Key architect of Trump's populist-nationalist movement. Convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with January 6 investigation.

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White House Chief Strategist (2017) • Executive Chairman, Breitbart News (2012-2018) • Senior Counselor to the President (2017)

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Former National Security Advisor (2017) who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about Russia contacts. Has promoted QAnon conspiracy theories, called for martial law to overturn 2020 election, and suggested Trump should suspend the Constitution.

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National Security Advisor (2017) • Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (2012-2014) • Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired)

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Kash Patel

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FBI Director (2025-present). Former Trump national security official who authored list of 'deep state' government employees to fire. Has threatened to prosecute journalists and political opponents.

Positions

FBI Director (2025-present) • Chief of Staff to Acting Secretary of Defense (2020-2021) • Senior Director for Counterterrorism, NSC (2019-2020)

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Elon Musk

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Head of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) (2025-present). Billionaire who has used Twitter/X to amplify far-right content, spread election misinformation, and promote antisemitic conspiracy theories. Major Trump donor and advisor.

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Head of Department of Government Efficiency (2025-present) • CEO of Tesla • CEO of SpaceX • Owner of X (formerly Twitter)

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Former Fox News host (2016-2023) who was the most-watched cable news personality. Promoted white nationalist 'replacement theory,' spread COVID misinformation, and praised authoritarian leaders including Putin and Orbán.

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Host, Tucker Carlson Tonight (2016-2023) • Independent Media Personality (2023-present) • Fox News Contributor

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Fox News host and unofficial Trump advisor. Has spread election misinformation, defended January 6 participants, and served as de facto Trump administration spokesperson while claiming journalistic objectivity.

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Host, Hannity (2009-present) • Host, The Sean Hannity Show (radio, 2001-present)

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Fox News host who has promoted white nationalist rhetoric, spread COVID misinformation, and attacked immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, and other minorities. Known for giving what appeared to be a Nazi salute at 2016 RNC.

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Host, The Ingraham Angle (2017-present) • Host, The Laura Ingraham Show (radio, 2001-2018)

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Fox News host and former judge who has spread election conspiracy theories, attacked immigrants with dehumanizing rhetoric, and promoted authoritarian policies. Show was suspended for anti-Muslim remarks.

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Co-host, The Five (2022-present) • Host, Justice with Judge Jeanine (2011-2022) • District Attorney, Westchester County (1993-2005)

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Supreme Court Associate Justice (1991-present). Has accepted unreported luxury gifts from billionaire Harlan Crow, failed to recuse from cases involving his wife's January 6 activities, and authored opinions undermining voting rights and regulatory power.

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Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court (1991-present)

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Supreme Court Associate Justice (2006-present). Authored Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Flew upside-down American flag (associated with Stop the Steal) and 'Appeal to Heaven' flag at his homes. Refused to recuse from related cases.

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Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court (2006-present)

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Governor of Florida (2019-present). Has enacted 'Don't Say Gay' law, banned books, attacked Disney for opposing his policies, sent migrants to other states as political stunt, and restricted voting rights.

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Governor of Florida (2019-present) • U.S. Representative (2013-2018)

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Greg Abbott

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Governor of Texas (2015-present). Has implemented extreme anti-immigrant policies including Operation Lone Star, bused migrants to Democratic cities, restricted abortion access, and banned gender-affirming care for trans youth.

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Governor of Texas (2015-present) • Attorney General of Texas (2002-2015)

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U.S. Senator from Texas (2013-present). Objected to certifying 2020 election results hours after January 6 attack. Has spread election misinformation, attacked LGBTQ+ rights, and promoted authoritarian rhetoric.

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U.S. Senator from Texas (2013-present) • Solicitor General of Texas (2003-2008)

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U.S. Senator from Missouri (2019-present). First senator to announce objection to 2020 election certification. Raised fist in solidarity with January 6 rioters then fled when they breached Capitol.

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U.S. Senator from Missouri (2019-present) • Attorney General of Missouri (2017-2019)

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U.S. Representative from Georgia (2021-present). Promoted QAnon conspiracy theories, harassed school shooting survivors, called for political violence, and spread racist and antisemitic content.

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U.S. Representative, Georgia 14th District (2021-present)

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Former U.S. Representative from Florida (2017-2024). Under federal investigation for sex trafficking allegations. Showed nude photos of women on House floor. Nominated for Attorney General before withdrawing amid scandal.

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U.S. Representative, Florida 1st District (2017-2024) • Florida State Representative (2010-2016)

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U.S. Representative from Colorado (2021-present). Gun rights extremist who live-tweeted Nancy Pelosi's location during January 6 attack. Has promoted conspiracy theories and Christian nationalist rhetoric.

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U.S. Representative, Colorado 4th District (2023-present) • U.S. Representative, Colorado 3rd District (2021-2023)

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U.S. Representative from Ohio (2007-present) and House Judiciary Committee Chair. Ignored warnings about sexual abuse as wrestling coach. Helped plan January 6 and refused to cooperate with investigation.

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U.S. Representative, Ohio 4th District (2007-present) • Chair, House Judiciary Committee (2023-present)

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U.S. Senate Republican Leader (2007-present). Blocked Merrick Garland Supreme Court nomination, then rushed through Amy Coney Barrett. Acquitted Trump in impeachment trials despite acknowledging his guilt.

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Senate Minority Leader (2021-present) • Senate Majority Leader (2015-2021) • U.S. Senator from Kentucky (1985-present)

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Andrew Tate

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Social media influencer and former kickboxer charged with human trafficking and rape in Romania. Promotes misogynistic content to millions of young men, glorifies violence against women, and spreads far-right ideology.

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Social Media Influencer • Former Professional Kickboxer

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Conservative commentator and Daily Wire co-founder. Has promoted anti-trans rhetoric, spread misinformation, and used debate tactics to mainstream far-right talking points while presenting as 'intellectual conservatism.'

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Co-founder and Editor Emeritus, The Daily Wire • Host, The Ben Shapiro Show

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Founder and president of Turning Point USA. Helped organize January 6 rally, spread election misinformation, and promotes white nationalist talking points while building network of young conservative activists.

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Founder and President, Turning Point USA • Host, The Charlie Kirk Show

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Conservative commentator and former Turning Point USA communications director. Has downplayed Hitler, spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, and promoted anti-vaccine misinformation.

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Host, Candace (2021-2024) • Communications Director, Turning Point USA (2017-2019)

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White nationalist and antisemite who leads the 'America First' or 'Groyper' movement. Praised Hitler, denies the Holocaust, and attended dinner with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in 2022.

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Host, America First • Leader, America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC)

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Media mogul and founder of Fox News, now Fox Corporation Chairman Emeritus. Built media empire that spread election lies, climate denial, and far-right propaganda. Dominion lawsuit revealed he knew Fox was spreading false election claims.

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Chairman Emeritus, Fox Corporation • Chairman, News Corp (1980-2023)

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Speaker of the House (2023-present). Helped lead efforts to overturn 2020 election, signing amicus brief to throw out millions of votes. Christian nationalist who has compared homosexuality to bestiality.

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Speaker of the House (2023-present) • U.S. Representative, Louisiana 4th District (2017-present)

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Secretary of Health and Human Services (2025-present). Anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist who spread COVID misinformation, promoted antisemitic theories about COVID origins, and threatened public health infrastructure.

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Secretary of Health and Human Services (2025-present) • Environmental Lawyer • Anti-vaccine Activist

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Supreme Court Associate Justice (2018-present). Confirmed despite credible sexual assault allegations. Has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and restrict voting rights. Worked on Bush v. Gore decision that stopped Florida recount.

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Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court (2018-present) • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit (2006-2018)

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Supreme Court Associate Justice (2017-present). Occupies seat Mitch McConnell held open by blocking Merrick Garland. Has consistently voted to limit regulatory power and expand executive authority.

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Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court (2017-present) • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit (2006-2017)

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Supreme Court Associate Justice (2020-present). Rushed through confirmation 8 days before 2020 election after McConnell blocked Garland for being too close to election. Voted to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court (2020-present) • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit (2017-2020)

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Co-head of Department of Government Efficiency (2025-present). Biotech entrepreneur who ran for president on platform to eliminate FBI, ATF, IRS, and other agencies. Has promoted 'great replacement' talking points and conspiracy theories.

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Co-head, Department of Government Efficiency (2025-present) • Former CEO, Roivant Sciences

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Conservative radio host and former Secret Service agent. Spreads COVID misinformation, election lies, and far-right conspiracy theories to millions of listeners. Major voice in conservative media ecosystem.

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Host, The Dan Bongino Show • Former Fox News Contributor • Former Secret Service Agent

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Founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post. Donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund. Blocked Washington Post from endorsing Kamala Harris, causing mass cancellations and staff resignations. Now effectively dismantling the Post through massive layoffs and restructuring, destroying one of America's premier investigative journalism institutions. Amazon Web Services provides cloud infrastructure for ICE and other agencies.

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Executive Chairman, Amazon • Founder, Blue Origin • Owner, The Washington Post

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Co-founder of Oracle and one of the world's richest people. Major Trump supporter who hosted fundraisers at his Hawaiian estate. Oracle acquired TikTok's U.S. operations and bid to acquire Paramount, expanding media control. Oracle provides database and cloud services to government agencies including immigration enforcement. Has praised authoritarian surveillance capabilities.

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Co-founder and CTO, Oracle Corporation • Chairman, Oracle Corporation

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Why Track Individuals?

Understanding fascism requires recognizing the individuals who promote and implement fascist policies. By documenting their actions, rhetoric, and connections, we can identify patterns and hold them accountable.

Each entry links to relevant glossary terms explaining the fascist characteristics they exhibit.