In the video below, I share why I believe it’s inaccurate to label Donald Trump as a fascist. I walk through the historical definition of fascism, outline its key traits, and compare them to Trump’s actions. While I acknowledge that some of his behavior may be authoritarian or harmful to democratic norms, I argue that misusing terms like “fascist” weakens our ability to have meaningful political conversations. The goal is to encourage more precise and effective language when discussing serious issues.