Trump and Hitler: Not twins

It’s a tale as old as 2016: someone, somewhere, always finds a way to declare that “Trump is literally Hitler!” And now, thanks to Elon Musk, who dove headfirst into politics, we have a fresh take on this ridiculous comparison. This time, Musk decided to respond to an article in The Atlantic, where Trump’s former chief of staff, General John Kelly, labeled Trump a “fascist.” Musk, never one to miss out on stirring up the online frenzy, shared a doctored headline that read, “Trump Is Literally Hitler.” And his comment? “They are literally foaming at the mouth.”

Elon Musk. Between launching satellites and Teslas, he still finds time to fan the flames of online absurdity. So, let’s have a little fun with this.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump Photo: @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social

Sure, Trump and Hitler are basically the same person, right? Forget all the historical details and the small fact that one sparked a world war and the other’s biggest scandal involved Twitter and fast food. They must be twins. Don’t believe me? Let’s break it down.

The Hair: The Real Smoking Gun

Both Trump and Hitler rocked some bold choices in the hair department. Hitler’s infamous slicked-back, slightly-too-greasy ‘do paired with that unfortunate mustache that looked like a Sharpie gone wrong. Trump? Well, his hair is practically a living entity—one gust of wind away from taking off on its own. One’s a bit too shiny, and the other’s too… puffy? But hey, both have inspired millions of memes, and what could be more “Hitler-ish” than that?

Rallies and Rah-Rah Speeches

If there’s one thing these two loved, it’s a crowd. Trump’s rallies were massive, red-hat-filled love fests with chants of “Lock her up!” echoing across the venue. Meanwhile, Hitler’s speeches were a bit more intense, with a focus on world domination. Sure, the stakes were different, but come on, both guys knew how to fire up their base, whether for tax cuts or, well, global conflict. Potato, po-tah-to.

Tantrums, Tantrums, Everywhere

Both men could throw a world-class tantrum. Trump lost an election? Cue the “Stop the Steal” rally and some all-caps tweets. Hitler wasn’t a fan of losing either, but let’s just say his tantrums had a bit more… global consequences. Either way, they both had a flair for the dramatic when things didn’t go their way.

The Internet’s Wild Imagination: Enter Elon Musk

And then there’s Musk, the modern-day hype man, throwing gasoline on the “Trump = Hitler” fire. In response to The Atlantic article regarding General John Kelly calling Trump a “fascist,” Musk shared a completely real, definitely not manipulated headline from a fake image that read “Trump Is Literally Hitler,” as if that somehow proves everything people have ever exaggerated about Trump is true. Because why not? Musk loves to spice things up on social media in between launching space rockets and selling electric flamethrowers. If you’re going to distort the truth, you might as well do it with style and make a few people “foam at the mouth,” right?

But Seriously…

Here’s the thing: comparing Trump to Hitler isn’t just absurd—it’s offensive. The term “fascist” has a deep and brutal history, tied to regimes that committed atrocities on a global scale. Dozens of my family members were killed by Hitler and the Nazis. If they were alive today, that would be the equivalent of a few thousand people, just based on how my family tree has grown. So when Hillary Clinton compared Trump’s rally to a 1939 Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden, she crossed a line. It’s easy to throw around labels like “fascist” when you’re looking to make a point, but this kind of rhetoric diminishes the true horrors of fascism.

Let’s be real. Fascism isn’t just about a loud, populist politician. It’s a violent, authoritarian ideology that led to the systematic oppression and deaths of millions, including members of my own family. Comparing Trump—or anyone, for that matter—to a fascist dictator like Hitler is not only historically inaccurate, it trivializes the suffering of those who lived through real fascist regimes.

Let’s be real. Fascism isn’t just about a loud, populist politician. It’s a violent, authoritarian ideology that led to the systematic oppression and deaths of millions, including members of my own family

The label “fascist” gets used a lot these days, especially in political campaigns. General John Kelly, Trump’s former chief of staff, recently called Trump a fascist, and now Vice President Kamala Harris has picked up that label, too. Calling someone a fascist is a heavy accusation, and while it might make headlines, it lacks the substance that’s needed in serious political debate. These words carry weight—historical weight—and tossing them around to describe modern politicians we disagree with only cheapens their true meaning.

Conclusion: Why Stop at Hitler? Let’s Go Further

So, now that we’ve clearly proven that Trump and Hitler are the same person (you know, if you squint really hard and ignore every major difference), why stop there? Why not say Trump is also Napoleon, Julius Caesar, or heck, Attila the Hun while we’re at it? After all, the internet doesn’t seem to need facts anymore—just a juicy headline and a meme-worthy photo.

In the end, the real lesson here might be this: whenever you hear someone saying “Trump is literally Hitler” or calling either side a fascist, take a deep breath, remind yourself that comparing every politician to history’s greatest villains isn’t exactly productive—and maybe check the source before sharing the headline. Or, you know, do what Musk does and just enjoy the show!