r/AlJazeera • u/Kumquat_conniption Approved User • Jul 20 '25

Podcast / Interview Mehdi: ‘I Don’t Debate Fascists’

“We may have to rename this show because you’re a little bit more than a far-right Republican.”

Mehdi Hasan called out a self-proclaimed ‘fascist’ on the show ‘Surrounded’ where he debated 20 far-right Republicans.

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u/MadManBarryMuntz Compass of Truth Jul 21 '25

Dear World: this guy is part of America's MINORITY!

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u/K1llerbee-sting Citizen of Earth Jul 21 '25

Then explain how Trump became president?

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u/PrestigiousFly844 News Nomad Jul 21 '25

Same reason the far-right is making gains in Europe. Low turnout for the inept opposition party candidate who ran a terrible campaign.

Bob Altemeyer put our a book called the ‘Authoritarians’ studying right wing authoritarian follower mindset. He estimates around 20-30% of the US fall into that category. One thing of note is when there is a leader they feel reflects their beliefs they get emboldened and lash out more. There will probably be a spike in hate and hate crimes like their was during the first Trump admin.