I Study Fascism.
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I Study Fascism. I’ve Already Fled America.
“Yes, a coup is happening in the United States.” — Jason Stanley, former Yale professor & author of How Fascism Works.
Stanley claims the U.S. is now an authoritarian state — accusing the regime of illegally blowing up boats, “assassinating people for no reason,” arguing Trump could “kill anyone just by saying they’re a terrorist," & labeling immigrants, protesters & political opponents as terrorists to -
I Study Fascism. I’ve Already Fled America.
“Yes, a coup is happening in the United States.” — Jason Stanley, former Yale professor & author of How Fascism Works.
Stanley claims the U.S. is now an authoritarian state — accusing the regime of illegally blowing up boats, “assassinating people for no reason,” arguing Trump could “kill anyone just by saying they’re a terrorist," & labeling immigrants, protesters & political opponents as terrorists to"illegalize the opposition.” Renee Good...a quote "domestic terrorist."
He adds that things are “so far beyond what’s legal,” loyalists are pardoned, the “enemy is within,” and red states are “invading” blue states — calling it an “overthrow of the democratic order.” Stanley also describes masked detentions, “large concentration camps for immigrants,” and blocked oversight as normalized cruelty. This week DHS blocked unannounced congressional oversight of ICE facilities by imposing
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"illegalize the opposition.” Renee Good...a quote "domestic terrorist."
He adds that things are “so far beyond what’s legal,” loyalists are pardoned, the “enemy is within,” and red states are “invading” blue states — calling it an “overthrow of the democratic order.” Stanley also describes masked detentions, “large concentration camps for immigrants,” and blocked oversight as normalized cruelty. This week DHS blocked unannounced congressional oversight of ICE facilities by imposing
a 7-day notice rule & denying access in MN.
As for the future of the U.S.? Stanley, who left Yale for Canada, says “we just don’t know what’s going to happen right now.” https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/11/jason-stanley-fascism-trump-history/ #press
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