He doesn't really fit the template does he?
there's no template for a fascist leader. there's no specific template for fascism - it's a collection of characteristics.
one of the most important of which is opportunism. whatever works.
as noted in that link the fascist leader in
It Can Happen Here is "vulgar, almost illiterate, a public liar easily detected, and in his ‘ideas’ almost idiotic"
Trump has no
Mein Kampf-style master plan. he's a figurehead, especially as a very powerful emotional-political focal point.
Bannon certainly had plans and they live on - tho idk to what extent exactly - through Miller et al
I do have to question their competence at actually achieving their agenda. even pre-COVID the last 4 years have been an absolute mess.
I don't think the U.S. is on the verge of fascism. sliding in that direction, yes. tho with a great deal of pushback.
if Trump gets another term (however that happens) and his people are able to start really dismantling democratic structures, then yes, watch out.
especially if we're in the midst of a depression