In a recent interview on MSNBC, former Democratic Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill vehemently declared that former President Donald Trump was "more dangerous" than Adolf Hitler or Benito Mussolini. The statement came as McCaskill was discussing Trump's alleged role in "stoking violence" across the country.

When asked about the similarities between Trump and the notorious dictators, McCaskill said, "A lot of people have tried to draw similarities between Mussolini and Hitler and the use of the terminology like 'vermin' and the drive that those men had towards autocracy and dictatorship...The difference, though, I think makes Donald Trump even more dangerous."

McCaskill proceeded to highlight Trump's lack of a coherent philosophy or ideology, pointing out that he was not driven by a desire to expand the boundaries of the United States or achieve international dominance like Hitler or Mussolini. Instead, she claimed that all Trump cared about was his own self-promotion and seeing himself as the president.

McCaskill is not the only Democrat to compare Trump to Hitler. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also made a similar comparison during an appearance on "The View" earlier this month. Clinton argued that Trump's authoritarian tendencies and his efforts to undermine elections and suppress opposition were reminiscent of Hitler's rise to power.

The comparison between Trump and Hitler has gained traction among media pundits and Democrats. This has been fueled by Trump using the term "vermin" to describe his political opponents. During a speech in New Hampshire, Trump vowed to "root out the communists, Marxists, fascists, and the radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country."

It is worth noting that McCaskill had previously accused Republicans of attacking President Biden over his love for his son Hunter Biden, who is currently under investigation for his foreign business dealings. McCaskill claimed that House Republicans were unfairly targeting Biden without any evidence of wrongdoing.

The comparison between Trump and historical dictators continues to fuel intense debate and political polarization. While some see similarities in rhetoric and authoritarian tendencies, others argue that such comparisons diminish the severity of atrocities committed by Hitler and Mussolini. Only time will tell how this narrative shapes the discourse surrounding Trump's presidency and his impact on American democracy.