What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America

Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trump’s policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of Spain, says a Spanish scholar.

By: Rachelle Wilson Tollemar, University of St. Thomas, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: January 30, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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By Rachelle Wilson Tollemar, University of St. Thomas

Minneapolis residents say they feel besieged under what some are calling a fascist occupation. Thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been swarming a city whose vast majority in 2024 did not vote for Donald Trump – or for a paramilitary roundup of its diverse population.

Tragically, two residents have been killed by federal agents. Consequently, social media is aflame with …

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