Trump's Authoritarian Tendencies Spark Concerns Amidst Final Battle and Hitler Comparisons

Former President Donald Trump's recent focus on attacking domestic political opponents has raised concerns among experts on autocracy. During a Veterans Day speech, Trump used language reminiscent of authoritarian leaders, referring to his adversaries as "vermin" that needed to be "rooted out." This shift in rhetoric has alarmed scholars, Democrats, and anti-Trump Republicans, who are questioning how much Trump resembles current strongmen abroad and past authoritarian leaders. They are unsure if this is a deliberate provocation, an evolution in his beliefs, or a revealing of his true nature.