I struggled for a definition of Fascism for years. Never completely understanding what type of politics it was. Until it dawned on me that any form of government can be fascist. So fascist socialism, fascist communism, fascism republics. So fascism is how the government is controlled with fascism being: The control through intimidation, threats, suppression of dissent, strong arming the judicial system and legislative branch. A democratic government would be the opposite. Different opinions are heard, court decisions are respected and the legislative branch can fulfil its duties. No government strong arming to dissuade protests. Having a police presence during a demonstration when there is a threat of violent clashes between a counter protest would not qualify as strong arming.
With definition in mind we can discern that Antifa are the real fascists projecting their fascism on the currently conservative government.
Fascism is the softer sell of communism in that it gives the pretense of private ownership. Yes you can own your own factory but the state will control the production process. Yes you can own your own home but the state will tell you how you’re going to live in it. Communism makes no such pretense but both systems are the same in that you don’t have the right to the privacy of your own speech, thoughts or writings.