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Originally Posted by Abraham
Under Roosevelt America would probably return to isolationism. However it is far from sure that som form of fascism would not have infected the American society - as it did with many societies in Europe. In the elections of 1944 Roosevelt might well have been beaten and a more conservative (if not fascist) President might have been elected, who would decide to team up with Germany.
For some fascinating "What if"-reading on this subject: "The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth, 2004.
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Yeah that's the conclusion I draw as well, as even before the US went to war there were already pockets of support for Hitler and fascism in the US.
A triumphant Hitler, having brought Germany from the defeat and hopelessness following the first WW only a generation before, to Supreme Ruler of all of Europe would have meant a continued blind eye to what was going on behind the scenes (enforced through control of the media and the point of a gun), enhanced his "cult of personality", and legitimized National Socialism. And it would have then only been a matter of time before an American contemporary adopted the same platform, embraced Germany as a strong ally and trading partner, and taken an election either through vote, revolt, or by theft.
Interesting book you mentioned, I checked it out on Amazon and added it to my "Wishlist" for my next order.