Former US President Donald Trump He denied a report on Thursday that claimed he made positive comments about Adolf Hitler during his time in office, including a claim that he wanted “the kind of generals Hitler had.” “I never said that,” Trump said, responding to a reporter’s question while campaigning in the battleground state of Nevada.

“I would never say that,” Trump said, referring to a recent report by The Atlantic.

The article, published earlier this week, reported that during a private conversation while in office, Trump allegedly expressed that he wanted generals similar to those under Adolf Hitler. Trump reportedly stated that he wanted “people who are completely loyal to him, who follow orders,” according to The Atlantic.

NBC News reported that The Atlantic defended its article when contacted for comment, and spokeswoman Anna Bross said, “As with our previous coverage of former President Trump and his various statements, we stand by our reporting.”

Trump’s former White House chief of staff, John Kelly, reportedly backed up these claims and noted that Trump has spoken positively about Hitler’s leadership style on multiple occasions in recent interviews.

Former Chief of Staff John Kelly criticizes Trump’s leadership and ideology

john kelly In a recent interview with The New York Times, he expressed serious concerns about the former president’s leadership style and political leanings. Kelly, who served from 2017 to 2019, described Trump as someone who fits the “common definition of a fascist” and takes an authoritarian approach to governing.

In his interview, Kelly claimed that Trump admires authoritarian figures, specifically referencing Hitler’s leadership style, and wants generals who exhibit absolute loyalty, similar to those who served under Hitler. Kelly said, “Looking at the definition of fascism, it is a far-right, authoritarian, ultra-nationalist political ideology,” and suggested that Trump’s tendencies are compatible with such a model.

Trump hits back at John Kelly after harsh criticism

Former US President Donald Trump He retaliated against former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly following Kelly’s recent criticisms accusing Trump of belittling US troops and displaying authoritarian tendencies. Kelly, who served in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, made these allegations in a recent interview, prompting a harsh reaction from Trump on the social media platform Truth Social.

In his posts, Embers He called Kelly “completely corrupt” and claimed the retired Marine General was fabricating stories due to “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Trump specifically rejected Kelly’s claim that he called fallen US soldiers “losers and suckers” and called the accusation a “lie”. He underlined his frustration at having to address what he thought were lies, saying he felt compelled to “fight back in pursuit of the truth.”

Trump’s remarks included other criticisms of Kelly’s character and performance during his tenure as Chief of Staff. Describing Kelly as “tough and stupid,” Trump said Kelly “turned to JELLO” over time and no longer viewed him as a valuable advisor. Ultimately, Trump stated that he wanted Kelly to “take action” and said, “John Kelly is a rogue and a bad General, I no longer seek his advice in the White House.”

Trump’s campaign stop in Nevada is part of his broader efforts to rally support in key states ahead of the upcoming election. Although the former president’s team dismissed The Atlantic’s report as another attempt to discredit him, the article reignited debate about Trump’s past controversial statements and interactions with military leaders.