Douglas Kennedy Compares Trump to Mussolini in RFI Interview
American author Douglas Kennedy, in an interview with RFI on May 7, 2026, stated that Donald Trump is increasingly like Mussolini. Kennedy, aged 71, was promoting his new novel "L'homme qui n'avait pas assez d'une vie" published by Belfond, a sequel to his first major success. He expressed dismay at what Trump is doing to the United States, drawing a parallel to the Italian fascist leader. The interview was recorded on May 6, 2026, at RFI studios, with photography by Anthony Ravera.
Key facts
- Douglas Kennedy gave an interview to RFI on May 7, 2026.
- Kennedy compared Donald Trump to Mussolini.
- He is promoting his new novel 'L'homme qui n'avait pas assez d'une vie' published by Belfond.
- The novel is a sequel to his first major success.
- Kennedy is 71 years old.
- The interview was recorded on May 6, 2026.
- Anthony Ravera took the photograph.
- Kennedy described himself as 'the most European of American novelists'.
Entities
Artists
- Douglas Kennedy
Institutions
- RFI
- Belfond
Locations
- United States
- Italy