What is fascism? And why does Harris say Trump is a fascist?

Vice President Kamala Harris labels Donald Trump as a fascist, pointing to his admiration of dictators and use of totalitarian tactics. Experts are divided, with some seeing Trump moving towards fascist tendencies, while others believe the label is exaggerated given stronger US democratic institutions.

What is fascism? And why does Harris say Trump is a fascist?
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Vice President Kamala Harris labels Donald Trump as a fascist, pointing to his admiration of dictators and use of totalitarian tactics. Experts are divided, with some seeing Trump moving towards fascist tendencies, while others believe the label is exaggerated given stronger US democratic institutions.