Comparing Trump to Fascist figures from the 1930's is mostly a result of historical ignorance. 
But it also can indicate the speaker suffers from Melodramatic Personality Disorder, a condition for which Catholic bloggers seem to be peculiarly at risk, characterized by high levels of  theatricality, intellectual unseriousness and a penchant for colorful ritual.

MPD is often coupled with Blame America First syndrome. ("Central American gangs are killing people because the US makes them do it!" "Middle Eastern terrorists are killing people because the US makes them do it!", etc.)  The two conditions seem to be related.

Surprised to see Newark-Tobin indulging, however tentatively, in this sort of hysterical nonsense. Thought he had some sense.