Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a historian and professor at New York University, specializing in the study of authoritarian regimes and propaganda. She is the author of 'Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present' and is recognized for her insights into the tactics used by contemporary authoritarian leaders, including Donald Trump, to cultivate a cult of personality and manipulate public perception.
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat discussed the implications of a failing megalomaniac leader.
ΗΠΑ – Ευρώπη: Παγιδευμένοι σε έναν «γάμο χωρίς αγάπη»
Greece· 2026-02-19
Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses the authoritarian tendencies in her book 'Strongmen'.
Comment Donald Trump remodèle l’histoire des Etats-Unis
France· 2026-01-25
Ruth Ben-Ghiat's work is discussed in the context of contemporary political analysis.
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Mexico· 2025-12-22
Ben-Ghiat suggested that Trump likely felt slighted for not being included in the meeting with the autocrats.
Mientras los adversarios de EE. UU. estrechan lazos en China, Trump se frustra con Putin: ¿Por qué?
Guatemala· 2025-09-06
Ben-Ghiat suggested that Trump's feelings of being overlooked at the summit contributed to his inflammatory reactions.
Com os adversários dos EUA se unindo em Pequim, Trump fica cada vez mais frustrado com Putin
Liechtenstein· 2025-09-05
Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat wrote that the ultimate aim of Trump’s domestic deployments is to habituate Americans to see militarized cities as normal.
The common thread in Trump’s latest moves: squeezing big blue cities
United States· 2025-08-17
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a history professor at New York University and scholar on fascist and authoritarian movements, says the rhetoric coming from the Trump administration is 'an authoritarian trick'.
‘The language of authoritarianism’: how Trump and allies cast LA as a lawless city needing military intervention | Los Angeles Ice protests
United Kingdom· 2025-06-10
Ruth Ben-Ghiat emphasizes the importance of media literacy and education about the dangers of populist leaders.
SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE LIES WE TELL OURSELVES - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-06-08
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is an American historian who has commented on the fascist nature of Trump's politics.
Le trumpisme est-il un fascisme ? Les avis divergents de deux historiensFrance· 2025-05-03
Ruth Ben-Ghiat commented on the situation, warning of a cult around an authoritarian leader.
la polémica que se armó en las redes tras la publicación del presidente antes del cónclave
Argentina· 2025-05-03
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is from New York University and published 'Strongmen' in 2020.
El fascismo en Estados Unidos | Opinión
Spain· 2025-04-18
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a professor of history at New York University who commented on the anti-MAGA movement.
‘Make America Go Away’: The new ‘MAGA’ hat selling in thousands in Canada
India· 2025-04-05
Ruth Ben-Ghiat stated that Trump's actions embolden foreign leaders who know there will be no consequences.
Trump envalentona a los aspirantes a autócratas en el mundo
Honduras· 2025-04-04
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a New York University historian, described Trump's actions as an authoritarian vision of power.
Trump’s disdain for the judiciary, an entire branch of government, is abundantly clear
Canada· 2025-03-21
Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat highlighted concerning behaviors of Trump regarding the expansion of executive power.
Como Trump tenta consolidar seu poder sobre o Judiciário, o Congresso e todo o ‘sistema’ dos EUALiechtenstein· 2025-03-21
Ben-Ghiat described Trump as one of the most skilled propagandists in history.
Trump y su narrativa política de distorsiones y mentirasHonduras· 2025-02-28
Ruth Ben-Ghiat described Trump as one of the most successful propagandists in history.
‘The greatest propaganda op in history’: Trump’s reshaping of US culture evokes past antidemocratic regimes | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
