Which applies to the US now, authoritarian or fascist?

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3. With reactionary, extremist-right demagogues exercising authoritarian power...

... across the entire executive branch, I'd say fascist.

I sort of liked AI's answer to the question: What is the difference between authoritarian government and fascism?

Authoritarianism is a form of government defined by its structure of power, while fascism is a specific, far-right ideology that requires an authoritarian structure to implement its extreme goals. All fascist states are authoritarian, but not all authoritarian states are fascist.

Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism is a general category of political systems where power is concentrated in a single leader or a small group, with little or no tolerance for political opposition or individual freedoms. It is defined by its method of rule, rather than a specific ideology.

Seems to me the dream of the regime is actually totalitarian government. Cementing a fascist, authoritarian government is just a stepping stone.

Here's AI's in answer to: What is the difference between authoritarian and totalitarian government?

An authoritarian government concentrates political power in a single leader or a small elite, demanding submission from its citizens. A totalitarian government is an extreme form of authoritarianism that seeks to control virtually all aspects of its citizens' lives, including their public and private spheres.