As Trump creates unprecedented chaos, Democrats have offered little more than platitudes – sparking comparisons to France’s collaborationist second world war regime

Summary

As Trump reshapes the federal government, critics accuse Democrats of weak opposition, likening them to France’s Vichy regime, which collaborated with Nazi Germany.

The term “Vichy Democrats” has gained traction, expressing frustration with perceived capitulation.

Historians caution against direct comparisons but note parallels between Vichy’s failed appeasement and Trump-era political shifts.

Others argue that America’s own history—Jim Crow and past authoritarian tendencies—is a more relevant analogy.

Some fear Trump’s consolidation of power could mirror past authoritarian takeovers.

  • ryedaftEnglish
    59·
    6 hours ago

    Good thing people can take to the streets without automatically being accused of being looting thugs and met with overwhelming police presence.

    • ironhydroxideEnglish
      194·
      6 hours ago

      I feel there’s an implied /s here.

      If not… Damn you must live in a different America than I do.

      • AlligatorBlizzard
        52·
        4 hours ago

        What America are you living in? The pigs here tear gassed folks sitting on their front porch during the George Floyd protests - reporters were attacked and arrested and one was injured so badly that she’s going to die from her injuries. And despite what Fox News might have said, those were overwhelmingly peaceful protests, at least until the cops started shit.