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This rhetorical tactic includes a disavowal or denial when these comparisons are scrutinized or criticized. Many figures deny making such comparisons explicitly, but the examples, imagery, and narratives suggesting parallels to fascism or Nazi Germany are pervasive. This dissonance feeds into a larger cycle of misinformation, which can have real-world consequences—polarizing voters further and escalating tensions in an already volatile political landscape.