John Kelly, former White House chief of staff, claimed in New York Times interviews that Donald Trump praised Adolf Hitler and believed a fascist approach would be better for America. Kelly described Trump as fitting the definition of a fascist and an authoritarian who admires dictators. He recounted Trump’s lack of understanding of the Constitution and preference for dictatorial governance. Kelly also reiterated Trump’s derogatory remarks about wounded and dead veterans, and his surprise that military generals were loyal to the Constitution rather than to him.