The leading recognized expert on facism recently changed his mind and declared that Trumpism is fascism. He also doesn't think it's helpful to do so. You probably have an NYT subscription but in case you don't and plus for all your readers who don't, here's a gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/magazine/robert-paxton-facism.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WE4.AD-h.IfiuRYr2tf6y&smid=url-share