Authoritarian cult alert, the leader as superior man theme. From Mussolini to Putin, sycophants must praise the physical prowess of the leader, even if, as in Trump's case, he is hardly a paragon of health and strength. Then you have to praise him even more. https://t.co/vrTIJ1jIYy

— Ruth Ben-Ghiat (@ruthbenghiat) March 9, 2024