Could the US end up like the Weimar Republic? Donald Trump has announced that he will run for president again. Some think that spells danger for the country.
Trump return sparks Nazi Germany fears
Could the US end up like the Weimar Republic? Donald Trump has announced that he will run for president again. Some think that spells danger for the country.
What's happening?
Last night Donald Trump said he hopes to become president again in 2024. A lot of people are worried about what will happen in American politics.
His own party fears that voters are tired of the trouble he stirs up. The Republicans did very badly in last week's elections. Some think he is to blame.
One political enemy said the US was "on track to repeat what happened in Germany".1
He was referring to the Weimar Republic. This was set up after Germany lost World War One.
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Violence became a big problem in politics. Hundreds of people were killed because of their views.
But a lot of the people arrested got let off lightly. Adolph Hitler was one of them.
Some people believe Trump is just as guilty as he was.
Could the US end up like the Weimar Republic?
Yes! It has many violent people who want to force everyone to agree with them.
No! Most Americans still believe in democracy.