I think its even broader than that. More like it's just "when people get offended at something I say". Doesn't need to involve a government, or even any consequences; just expressing that you think they're wrong is enough to label you a fascist.
it occurs to me that maybe they think this way because so many of their attempts to defend their ideology end with people calling them a fascist and disengaging so they just assume it's some kind of political debate trump card
No whatever he did is because he’s smart and rich and you’re just hating because you’re poor and stupid.
Don’t waste your time trying to lead the horse to water; it’s happy to drink the sand.