Trump and the Republican party exemplify these five elements of fascism

‘Authoritarians do not stir people up against establishment elites. They use or co-opt those elites. By contrast, fascists galvanize public rage at presumed (or imaginary) cultural elites to gain and maintain power.’ Photograph: Andrew Harnik/AP

The Washington Post calls Donald Trump’s vision for a second term “authoritarian”.

That vision includes mandatory stop-and-frisk. Deploying the military to fight street crime, break up gangs and deport immigrants. Purging the federal workforce. Charging leakers.