Why did the Italian Prime Minister step aside to Mussolini?

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Tripp Johnson

27 September, 12:33

Why did the Italian Prime Minister step aside to Mussolini?

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Karlie Nicholson · Answer 1

Mussolini Was Going to overthrow the PM if he didn't step aside.

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As Italy slipped into political chaos, Mussolini declared that only he could restore order and was given the authority in 1922 as prime minister. He gradually dismantled all democratic institutions. By 1925, he had made himself dictator, taking the title "Il Duce" ("the Leader")