It's probably more accurate to call him a "fellow traveler". That is, he isn't someone who espouses the ideology of fascism outright. But he's definitely will

It's probably more accurate to call him a "fellow traveler". That is, he isn't someone who espouses the ideology of fascism outright. But he's definitely willing to walk down same road with those who are much more clearly and visibly on the fascistoid spectrum (such as the candidate he supported for president in 2016 and 2020) in order to advance his own goals. All while being smart enough to understand the sociopolitical landscape, the parallels to history and all that.