Trump Declares He Would Be a "Dictator" on "Day One" if Re-Elected
That right, you heard correct, the Former and much disgraced President Donald Trump sparked outrage and concern after stating he would be a "dictator" on "Day One" if re-elected to the presidency during a Fox News town hall event in Iowa on December 5, 2023.
Trump was pressed by the host, Sean Hannity, on whether he would abuse power and "go after people" as retribution for his political opponents. Trump refused to give a clear answer, eventually stating that he would not be a dictator "other than Day One." When pressed further about what he meant by "Day One," Trump said he would focus on closing the border and increasing oil drilling.
Trump's comments were met with immediate criticism from Democrats and normal Republicans.
President Joe Biden said that Trump's remarks were "a direct threat to American democracy" and that he was "determined to stop him."
Trump's supporters, however, tried to defend his comments, saying that he was only using strong language to get things done. OK!
This is not the first time Trump has made anti-American statements that have been criticized as authoritarian. In the past, he has praised brutal and criminal dictators like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, and he has called for the imprisonment of journalists and political opponents.
Trump's comments raise serious concerns about the future of American democracy. If he is re-elected, it is clear he will not respect the rule of law and the rights of his political opponents.
Here are some of the key takeaways from Trump's comments:
Trump refused to rule out abusing power if he is re-elected.
He said he would be a "dictator" on "Day One" if he is re-elected.
He said he would focus on closing the border and increasing oil drilling.
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