As armed troops occupy Washington, DC, America continues its race towards fascism. The Trump administration is putting up Donald Trump banners on U.S. government buildings.
People for America tweeted about the banner:
"US government buildings now appear to be putting up giant banners of Donald Trump’s face, echoing fascist dictatorships."
Ironically, the banner image resembles Trump's mug shot.
Banners of Leader are Part of the Playbook
Decorating official buildings with images of dictators is part of the playbook in authoritarian countries. Here are a few examples:
According to the Holocaust Encyclopedia:
"The Nazis used a variety of propaganda tools to spread Nazi ideas. Examples of propaganda under the Nazis included...Glorifying Adolf Hitler by using his image on postcards, posters, and in the press."
For example, Adolf Hitler was portrayed as a God-like knight riding a black horse and carrying the Nazi flag in a 1937 painting.
Why Would Trump Post Banners of Himself?
The answer to this question comes directly from the president.
Aaron Rupar shared a video of Trump saying the quiet part out loud:
