John Kelly, former White House chief of staff under Donald Trump, has publicly claimed that Trump aligns with the definition of fascism, expressing that the former president admires authoritarian leaders and believes a dictatorial approach would be more effective for America. In a series of interviews, Kelly recalled Trump praising Adolf Hitler, stating he believed Hitler 'did some good things' and wished his military personnel were as loyal as Hitler's generals. Kelly emphasized Trump's lack of understanding of democratic principles and his desire for absolute power, asserting that he often preferred a dictatorship. Trump's campaign has dismissed Kelly's remarks as false and 'debunked stories,' with spokesman Steven Cheung accusing him of self-deprecation. The comments have drawn significant backlash, with figures like Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz expressing disgust at Trump's alleged admiration for dictators. Kelly's revelations come as the political climate intensifies just weeks before the upcoming election.