### Biden Administration Labels Trump a Fascist as Election Nears

In a striking development, President Joe Biden's administration has openly characterized former President Donald Trump as a fascist. This position, articulated by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, represents one of the most direct condemnations of Trump from the White House to date.

Jean-Pierre’s remarks were prompted by recent revelations from reports quoting Trump's ex-chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly. Kelly had indicated that Trump fit "into the general definition of fascist" and desired "the kind of generals Hitler had." When asked by CNN's MJ Lee if the White House aligns with Kelly's view, Jean-Pierre affirmed, explicitly stating, "yes."

During her lengthy response about the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, Jean-Pierre emphasized President Biden's consistent warnings about threats to democracy. She referenced Trump's own statements from a Fox News town hall, where Trump had suggested he would act as a "dictator on Day 1" by making sweeping policy changes. "This is him, not us. This is him," Jean-Pierre reiterated.

Vice President Kamala Harris echoed these concerns, agreeing in a recent interview that Trump's trajectory points towards fascism. The explicit language used by both Biden and Harris underscores the heightened sense of urgency they associate with the upcoming election.

This pronouncement marks a shift from Biden’s earlier, more moderate rhetoric. While he had previously called parts of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) ideology "semi-fascism," the current statement is a lot sharper, highlighting a growing boldness as Biden's term nears its end. This intensifying critique signals the administration’s increasing willingness to firmly position itself against Trump as the election approaches, emphasizing what they believe is at stake for American democracy.