In a recent interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton drew a striking comparison between former President Donald Trump’s upcoming rally at Madison Square Garden and a notorious Nazi rally held in the same venue in 1939.

Aug 19, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former Secretary of State, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. The DNC program will feature President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during Monday’s ceremonies. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY

Clinton’s remarks come as Trump prepares for the event in New York City, which Clinton warned could serve as a reminder of the rise of authoritarianism.

“One other thing that you’ll see next week, Kaitlan, is Trump actually reenacting the Madison Square Garden rally in 1939,” Clinton stated.

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“I write about this in my book. President Franklin Roosevelt was appalled that neo-Nazis, fascists in America were lining up to essentially pledge their support for the kind of government that they were seeing in Germany. So I don’t think we can ignore it.”

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Clinton added that, while some may hesitate to make such a connection, she believes there is a “clear and present” danger posed by Trump’s influence.

Clinton also noted her alignment with recent comments from Kamala Harris and former White House Chief of Staff Gen. John Kelly, who have both labeled Trump a “fascist.”

When asked about whether this messaging strategy would resonate with voters whom Harris needs to reach, Clinton acknowledged uncertainty, saying, “I think that’s a fair question, Kaitlan. And I can’t wholly answer it.”

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Clinton, however, stressed the responsibility of presidential candidates to caution voters about potential threats, referencing her own attempt to “sound the alarm” in the 2016 election, which, she noted, was challenging due to initial public disbelief regarding Trump’s potential impact.

Clinton argued that the ongoing statements from prominent figures, including Kelly and former President Barack Obama, could prompt voters to re-evaluate their stance. “There are people who are still paying attention,” she explained.

“Maybe they’re leaning one way or the other, and they hear John Kelly, or they hear General Milley, or they hear President Obama or Vice President Harris, and it causes them to think really hard, ‘Why would we take that risk?'”

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Her comments come amid heightened rhetoric surrounding Trump’s potential return to the White House, with Gen. John Kelly recently telling The New York Times that Trump fits “the general definition of a fascist.”

Kamala Harris was also asked about this assessment during CNN’s town hall on Wednesday, to which she responded, “Yes, I do.”

The ongoing debate highlights the stakes of the upcoming election, as both campaigns continue to mobilize voters and underscore their concerns about the country’s future direction.