Why Do We Keep Talking about 1930's Germany?

Because it seems so relavent. And also because whatever comes out of the president's mouth is the opposite of the truth--almost without fail. And sometimes it seems all too true, like this campaign video mentioning The Reich. The disappearing of people with brown skin, taken by people out of uniform and into unmarked cars to places we don't know--that sounds like people who the Nazi's found undesirable were sent away and murdered. So here goes: What is happening in America Actions against the judiciary: Concerns have been raised about actions and rhetoric that show a disregard for court decisions, including a instance where the Trump administration was held in criminal contempt for ignoring a court order. Attacks on the press: The press has been labeled as the "enemy of the people," a comparison that has drawn criticism. Civil Service and "Purge": There are concerns about plans to purge the civil service and replace bureaucrats with political loyalists, a move some have compared to Hitler's actions. Rhetoric and Legal Actions: Rhetoric concerning immigration has led to comparisons between immigration enforcement tactics and the Gestapo. Additionally, Trump has proposed using executive actions that some critics fear could be abusive, such as potentially suspending habeas corpus or using the Insurrection Act. Criminal Charges: Trump faced federal criminal charges for allegedly conspiring to defraud the government and obstruct the January 6 Capitol attack. "Dictator" Rhetoric: Trump has stated he would be a "dictator on day one" as a mode of governance, a statement that has been seen as concerning due to its potential for abuse. Where are we headed? Nazi Germany was responsible for systematic persecution, genocide during World War II, and crimes like massacres and forced labor. Comparisons to Donald Trump's America are often based on specific actions and rhetoric, such as attacks on the press and the judiciary, plans to remove federal employees, and rhetoric concerning immigration and potentially suspending legal protections like habeas corpus. azis used their state power, including the Gestapo (secret police), to persecute opponents and detain individuals without charge in concentration camps.