“This is what autocrats do.” Michael Beschloss explained that the former president’s words must be taken seriously.
This is what autocrats carry out. This is what fascists do, Michael Beschloss said, explaining why it is important to believe the original president. This is what autocrats carry out. This is what fascists do, Michael Beschloss said, explaining why it is important to believe the original president.
“This is what autocrats do.” Michael Beschloss explained that the former president’s words must be taken seriously.
LOADINGERROR LOADING. NBC News presidential historian and author Michael Beschloss on Monday urged Americans to take Donald Trump at face value over his comments and promises about deploying the military within the country to advance his own personal agenda, if he wins back the White House in 2024.. “Take it seriously,” Beschloss told MSNBC’s Katie Phang.. Beschloss recalled how some people after Trump’s 2016 election victory said his campaign comments about violence and presidential powers were “just bluster” and that he was really “a moderate who loves to make deals.”. Advertisement. “Remember that? That was all totally wrong. Take him at his word,” Beschloss cautioned.. Trump “has told us he’s going to use the American military” to “suppress his domestic opponents,” the writer noted. “This is what authoritarians do. This is what fascists do.”. Beschloss also expressed surprise at Republican 2024 front-runner Trump and his allies being so open with their intentions and suggested it was “probably not in his interest because if he wants to get elected next year it probably makes more sense to him to pretend to be someone who’s more moderated.”. Watch the full interview here:. [embedded content]. Support HuffPost. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. A vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why HuffPost’s journalism is free for everyone, not just those who can afford expensive paywalls.. We cannot do this without your help. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why we keep our journalism free for everyone, even as most other newsrooms have retreated behind expensive paywalls.. Our newsroom continues to bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes on one of the most consequential elections in recent history. Reporting on the current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly — and we need your help.. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. Support HuffPost. Advertisement. Related. Donald Trump2024 electionMichael Beschloss. Fox News Host Shreds Matt Gaetz With Most Dubious ‘Award’ Of All Time. ‘Global Sewer’: Paris Mayor Quits Elon Musk’s ‘Evil’ Twitter With Blistering Final Post. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Warning On ‘Normal vs. Crazy’ Gets Flipped In Viral Video
