Smedley Butler, Fascism, and Trump’s America | Jonathan M. Katz on the Next Coup
December 30, 2025
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as posted by the channelIn the 1930s, a decorated Marine general named Smedley Butler stopped a fascist coup planned by America’s elite. Today, under Trump’s second term, we’re watching the same forces rise again—from threats of war in Venezuela to coordinated attacks on democracy at home.
In this episode of On Offense, historian and journalist Jonathan M. Katz joins Kris Goldsmith to discuss the life and legacy of Butler, the reality of American imperialism, and what it means to organize against fascism in 2025.
We cover:
-The Business Plot and the Wall Street attempt to overthrow democracy
-Butler’s role as whistleblower and his evolution from warfighter to anti-imperialist
-How American elites manipulate veterans to serve authoritarian goals
-Why Trump’s foreign policy moves mirror Butler’s worst regrets
-How veterans and civilians can organize to stop today’s fascist threat
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