"Jesse Ventura delivers a blunt warning as he compares Trump’s rhetoric to past authoritarian tactics"
Jesse Ventura isn’t dialing anything back when it comes to Donald Trump. In a recent interview with CBC News, the former Minnesota governor and longtime WWE figure laid out his concerns with the same blunt style that has followed him for decades.
Speaking with journalist Rosemary Barton, Ventura made it clear that he believes the warning signs around Trump’s political behavior are impossible to ignore.
The discussion initially focused on recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity connected to Canada, but Ventura quickly broadened the scope. From his perspective, Trump’s rhetoric fits a familiar and troubling pattern. He argued that the former president could attempt to bend the interpretation of term limits and justify another run for office, something Ventura sees as more than just political noise.
According to Ventura, history offers clear lessons. He pointed to past leaders who rose to power by claiming borders were under siege and by assigning blame to specific groups for national problems. In his view, that kind of language is not accidental. It is a strategy designed to create fear and loyalty at the same time.
A Message Rooted in History and Defiance
Ventura urged people to study historical examples rather than dismiss comparisons as exaggeration. He specifically referenced Germany, arguing that the early warning signs of authoritarian rule often sound ordinary at first. Ignoring those parallels, he warned, is how societies end up repeating the same mistakes.
When Barton asked what message he would give to people back home, Ventura kept his answer direct and personal. He said Minnesotans are resilient, tough by nature, and capable of standing their ground. The comment reflected the straightforward confidence that helped define his time as governor.
Ventura also didn’t shy away from criticizing Trump’s supporters. He said voters should not act surprised by the consequences of their choice, suggesting the evidence was always there. He pointed to Trump’s legal issues, tax controversies, and draft avoidance while questioning how someone with that history could claim moral authority or speak about patriotism.
The remarks carried the same hard edge that has long defined Ventura’s public life. He believes the current political climate echoes moments from the past that ended badly, and he has no interest in softening that warning. For Ventura, speaking plainly is not provocation. It is a responsibility.
