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Donald Trump

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Positions

President of the United States (2025-present)

President of the United States (2017-2021)

Business Executive

Organizations

Republican Party

Trump Organization

MAGA Movement

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

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.

Fascist Characteristics

election denial incitement to insurrection dehumanizing rhetoric authoritarian governance attacks on press attacks on judiciary cult of personality

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Evidence

Incited January 6, 2021 attack on U.S. Capitol in attempt to overturn election results; impeached for incitement of insurrection

House Impeachment Resolution View Source →

Called for 'termination' of the Constitution to overturn 2020 election

NPR View Source →

Referred to immigrants as 'poisoning the blood of our country' echoing Nazi rhetoric

The Washington Post View Source →

Promised to be 'dictator on day one' and use DOJ to prosecute political opponents

CNN View Source →

Convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments

The New York Times View Source →

Repeatedly called press 'enemy of the people' and threatened to revoke broadcast licenses

Committee to Protect Journalists View Source →

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