In aninterview withThe New York Times, Kelly also confirmed that Trump certainly prefers the dictator approach to government.
He was Trumpslongest-servingchief of staff, working under the president for a year and a half.
In the interview, Kelly aligned Trump with the definition of fascism.
Donald Trump and John Kelly during a meeting with senior military leaders in the White House on October 5, 2017.Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
So he certainly falls into the general definition of fascist, for sure.
Kelly also said Trump did not accept the limitations on the power of the U.S. president while in office.
He certainly prefers the dictator approach to government, Kelly said.
Trump continued to claim he had that power and is still claiming it now.
But now that hes talking about it as Im gonna do it is, again, its disturbing.
And hed go through this rant.
Hes scared sless, KellytoldThe Washington Postfor a piece about Trumps post-arraignment showmanship.
This is the way he compensates for that.
He gives people the appearance he doesnt care by doing this.
For the first time in his life, it looks like hes being held accountable.
Hes never been held accountable before.
