Trump’s fascist regime and its effect on Canada

Recent news about attacks on Iran and mass ICE deportations authorized by Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, has stirred public debate about the authority he holds over government decisions. The influence and control he has over his supporters is concerning, and the lack of criticism from his followers for his actions leads to the conclusion that his presidency is built upon a large amount of fascism, which has seeped into the minds of his supporters who turn a blind eye to all the atrocities committed by his administration.

The word "fascism" is significant in this context, as it recognizes a dangerous form of ideology that stemmed from far-right authoritarian ideas, which usually result in a cult-like mindset, causing the violent revolts on January 6th. Citizens attacked the Capitol to disrupt the congressional confirmation of the election results solely because their “cult” leader lost the election. This escalated quickly, causing the death of eight people, including five police officers who were involved in the protection of the Capitol. This should have been the red light to the citizens about the extent of Trump's influence over the events in their country, as it has been revealed that the whole incident was incited by Donald Trump, who failed to act quickly to stop the “attempted coup against democracy,” as stated by Harvard University’s Social Impact Review.

Trump's constant fascist ego-induced decisions on issues such as immigration have not just struck terror in Americans but also in their neighboring countries, such as Canada. His ICE force has ravaged through many US states, dehumanizing and deporting so-called “aliens,” to the point where places like schools have stopped being safe spaces, and instead are traps set out by ICE. These sickening actions made by Trump have started to seep into the minds of right-wing extremists in Canada who now want the same treatment to be done to our country as stated in a report by a political science student from the University of Alberta which talks about the influence of Donald Trump on the Canadian right wing identity.

Since the beginning of his presidency, Trump’s leadership style has been debated among supporters and critics. Some argue that certain decisions reflect authoritarian tendencies, while others view them as part of regular political conflict. The long-term impact of his presidency will continue to shape political discourse in the United States and will continue impacting Canada.