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Kelly told the New York Times that Trump meets the definition of a fascist and also said he observed the former president on multiple occasions praising Adolf Hitler.

Thirteen former Trump White House officials signed an open letter backing up former Trump chief of staff John Kelly, who told the New York Times that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

"We applaud General Kelly for highlighting in stark details the danger of a second Trump term. Like General Kelly, we did not take the decision to come forward lightly," the letter said. "We are all lifelong Republicans who served our country. However, there are moments in history where it becomes necessary to put country over party. This is one of those moments."

Politico was first to report on the letter.

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[–] [email protected] 76 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The fact that its still this close despite warnings from literally every segment of the political spectrum saying he’s a fundamental threat really makes me worried for America’s long term future

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

My hope is that a lot of younger Harris supporters haven’t been responding to polls since it just annoys them and the polling has been biased because it’s only older boomers responding.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

I don't even answer the phone if I don't recognize the number.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 3 weeks ago

However, there are moments in history where it becomes necessary to put country over party.

So putting the country first is the exception?

Not that it’s going to surprise anybody.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 weeks ago

not that R voters would change their minds, but it's cute that these people speak up now, after people have been early voting for a week

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

"Anthony Scaramucci" - not a great name of you're looking for credibility... But hopefully the other signers and sheer numbers will carry weight.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 weeks ago

It's rats jumping ship, and pretty telling when Trump's "brand" is deemed too toxic for even some of the biggest shit heads in his orbit. And that is how the media should be framing it, if they didn't want a fascist in charge at least.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

He did it so fast no one noticed.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

We should have expected it from the man who has a whole unit of measure named after him.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

They let him do the fandango.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, give him a break. He’s been waiting over 166 Scaramuccis for this.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

The letter was signed by Trump administration officials, including Kevin Carroll, former senior counselor to Kelly; former deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews; former assistant secretary of homeland security Elizabeth Neumann; former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci; former chief of staff at the Dept. of Homeland Security Miles Taylor; former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham; former press secretary to the vice president Alyssa Farah Griffin; and former national security adviser to vice president Pence, Olivia Troye.