General John Kelly, who served as Trump’s Chief of Staff, and General Mark Milley, who was appointed by Trump as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (the nation’s highest ranking officer), both recently issued warnings that Trump has fascist tendencies.
Kelly and Milley have been publicly criticized by Trump, despite being appointed by him. Kelly expressed his concerns to the New York Times, stating that Trump should not be re-elected due to his desire to rule as an absolute dictator and his lack of understanding of the Constitution.
Kelly mentioned that in his opinion, Trump fits the definition of a fascist and would govern like a dictator if given the chance. He also highlighted Trump’s ignorance of the Constitution and the rule of law. Kelly disclosed that Trump had made disturbing comments, including expressing admiration for Hitler and disrespecting disabled veterans and fallen soldiers.
Regarding the use of the military against American citizens, Kelly emphasized that it was a dangerous idea and that Trump had been repeatedly advised against it. Despite the advice, Trump continued to push the issue during his time in office.
General Milley, on the other hand, described Trump as a fascist at his core and the most dangerous person to the country. Trump had previously threatened Milley with charges of treason and execution. In his retirement speech, Milley made a statement about not pledging allegiance to a tyrant or dictator, which many speculated was aimed at Trump.
In a conversation with Bob Woodward, Milley further expressed his concerns about Trump, labeling him as a total fascist and the most perilous individual to the nation. Milley feared the possibility of facing a court-martial in a second Trump term, despite no longer being in the military.
Milley’s assessment of Trump stems from his firsthand experience working closely with the former president. He expressed deep apprehension about the implications of a second Trump presidency and the potential threats to the country.
In summary, both General John Kelly and General Mark Milley have raised alarms about Trump’s authoritarian tendencies and dangerous behavior, urging caution and highlighting the importance of upholding democratic values and the rule of law.