How fascism typically takes over a nation by rhetoric. Fascism doesn't typically take

over countries by military means, World War II's temporary order notwithstanding.

Instead, it relies on rhetoric, words, speeches,

news conferences, rallies, media, money.

They all point in one direction, violence

and service of the fascist leader.

The rhetorical embrace and appreciation of violence is one of the cardinal characteristics of fascism.

And a big step was taken this week in a New York City courtroom to push back against the current

fascist campaign being waged by Donald Trump against our American form of

government. Noting that Trump's quote statements were threatening inflammatory and denigrating in quote

Judge Juan Mar Shan imposed a gag order on the orange fraudster and rapist

forbidding him from further attacks against the court's staff, the DA's staff,

witnesses and jurors. Why? Because all were concerned about becoming victims of

Trump's fascist army. Because the judge admitted himself from the list and it's his job as it's

his job to try to send bad guys to prison.

Trump got slick and attacked the judge's daughter who's also not on the list. Now she's

getting threats. This isn't the first time. Whenever Trump finds himself in

trouble, fraud or violence follow, as has already been determined by a court in New York this month, and we saw in the pattern of his presidency.

As Colorado Secretary of State Janet Griswold told Chris Hayes last night about the Trump era since January 6th 2021, quote,

the threat of violence is part of their new playbook.

When Trump repeatedly attacked Judge Engarron, who presided over the civil fraud

trial that led to his

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