Times Frames Trump's Return as Fascist-leaning, Citing Autocratic Trajectories

The article reports that The New York Times argues Trump fits fascist criteria, pointing to actions like bypassing constitutional norms, aggressive foreign moves (e.g., reportedly pressuring Venezuela’s oil reserves) and flirting with seizing other territories, signaling a drift toward autocracy. It notes ongoing debate but emphasizes that the key issue is recognizing the trajectory toward authoritarianism rather than labeling him with a fixed term, and it frames the development as a threat to American democracy ahead of midterm elections.