Infested Countries Have Muslims: Trump Is Speaking Nazi to His Base

When Trump talks about “infested countries” or “dangerous Muslims,” he’s not just dog-whistling; he’s borrowing a page from the fascist playbook — one perfected by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.

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Infested Countries Have Muslims: Trump Is Speaking Nazi to His Base

In recent years, political rhetoric in the United States has taken a sharp, alarming turn.

Language that once would have been considered far outside the boundaries of decency is now creeping into mainstream discourse. At the forefront of this trend is Donald Trump, who, during both his presidency and subsequent political endeavors, has frequently employed language that echoes the darkest chapters of human history.

When Trump talks about “infested countries” or “dangerous Muslims,” he’s not just dog-whistling; he’s borrowing a page from the fascist playbook — one perfected by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.

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