Fascism has rapidly transitioned from the fringe to the center of the political right in America. They are led by Trump the victim-savior and a band of radicals in Congress.
“Fascism is a cult of the leader, who promises national restoration in the face of supposed humiliation by immigrants, leftists, liberals, minorities, homosexuals, women, in the face of what the fascist leader says is a takeover of the country's media, cultural institutions, schools by these forces”.
Trump fascism is driven by QAnon conspiracy theories and dedicated to violence as the solution to any challenge to its authority - which it views as absolute. There can be no dialogue with “opponents”. In a democracy the people are sovereign. In American fascism, Trump is the sovereign. Anyone who questions Trump, even right wing figures like Cheney or DeSantis, is an enemy of the state. American fascists use religious language and symbology to paint any alternative thought - even conservative thought (Liz Cheney) - as the work of evil that must be extinguished. Evil justifies violence. An eye for an eye and mob rule replace politics which, until now, was a process of dialogue between constitutional equals to resolve differences peacefully, by consent and compromise.
Anyone doubting this definition need only acknowledge that Trump has incited violence to support his grip on power and openly called for the termination of the US Constitution.
Update - 17 Nov 2023 After Trump declares he wants to exterminate vermin.
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——> of cut to the chase in that last story to HERE
Thank you for your clear, principled, and comprehensive definition.