The article discusses whether Donald Trump can be classified as a fascist, with Shane Burley suggesting the terms are less significant than the actions that echo fascism. Trump's presidency has seen alarming actions like detaining students and ignoring judicial orders. Experts worry about the lack of public response compared to previous protests in 2016. Burley argues for the necessity of mass mobilization against threats to democracy, citing successful protests in South Korea as a historical example of effective resistance.
"The question of whether or not Donald Trump is a fascist is sometimes a red herring...this is the closest to traditional fascism that the US government has ever come."
"So far, the response to Trump has been muted...that's alarming, considering the pace at which Trump is dismantling the federal government and targeting vulnerable populations."
"What makes sense in these moments is as large of a mass movement as humanly possible, in every sector of society."
"One of those examples was in South Korea last year, where the country's president declared martial law and was swiftly impeached."
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