The Guardian: Donald Trump and his similarities with Ahmadinejad

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-Sunday 2025/03/30 - 23:08
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گاردین: دونالد ترامپ و شباهت‌هایش با احمدی‌نژاد

The Guardian website published a note titled "Donald Trump, Authoritarianism and His Similarities with Iran's Ahmadinejad." 

 The Guardian website published a note titled "Donald Trump, Authoritarianism and His Similarities with Iran's Ahmadinejad."

Below is a fluent translation of this article:

As Donald Trump nears a return to power in the United States, analysts are comparing him to authoritarian figures, including former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2005-2013).

Both are known for their populist slogans, contempt for democratic institutions, and reliance on loyal supporters. Trump and Ahmadinejad use controversial language to call critics enemies and portray themselves as representatives of ordinary people.  

Both have benefited from public discontent, with Ahmadinejad winning support with economic promises such as cash distributions and Trump with the slogan "Make America Great Again," though critics see these promises as hollow and in their own interest.

In foreign policy, Ahmadinejad isolated Iran with his anti-Western stance, and Trump weakened relations with allies with his "America First" policy.  

Despite the similarities, there are differences: Ahmadinejad operated under the Supreme Leader's supervision under Iran's political system, but Trump faces legal restrictions in a liberal democracy.

Some see the comparison as simplistic, but others see it as a warning for the future of American democracy, asking: Is Trump just controversial or a sign of authoritarianism?

Link to the original article: 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/30/donald-trump-authoritarianism-iran-ahmadinejad

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