‘Semi-Fascism’ Explained

Biden’s Inauguration Day pledge to end our ‘uncivil war’ stands in stark contrast to what sounded to our ears like a battle cry.

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President Biden speaks during a rally hosted by the Democratic National Committee August 25, 2022, at Rockville, Maryland. AP/Evan Vucci

President Biden is treading the campaign trail, and the 79-year-old is feeling rhetorically frisky. Speaking at an event for Democratic donors, Mr. Biden thundered, “it’s not just Trump, it’s the entire philosophy that underpins the — I’m going to say something — it’s like semi-fascism.” He also labeled “the MAGA Republicans” a “threat to our very democracy” who “refuse to accept the will of the people” and “embrace political violence.”

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