Republican presidential candidate Trump had to be asked twice during a televised town hall event in Iowa to deny that he would abuse power to seek revenge on political opponents if re-elected to the White House.
“No. No. Other than day one,” Trump said when asked to deny he would become a “dictator” if he wins the November election.
Trump said on the “day one” he referred to, he would use his presidential powers to close the southern border with Mexico and expand oil drilling.
Trump, seeking a second White House term in a likely election re-match with Democratic President Joe Biden, has frequently promised “retribution” on political opponents if he gains power again.
Stfu u fkin Darth MacDonalds
"We will go out and find the conspirators, not just in government but in the media… We’re going to come after you—whether it’s criminal or civilly, we’ll figure that out. But yeah, we’re putting you all on notice and Steve, this is why they hate us. This is why we’re tyrannical.”
— Trump adviser Kash Patel, in an interview with Steve Bannon, saying Donald Trump is serious about revenge.
If he has to tell us he won’t, he 100% will.
Uhh the headline leaves out the most important part of the quote - “except on day one.” So, yes, he did confirm he’d be a dictator!
He literally says he will be a dictator on day one, so how the fuck does the media come up with this title?
I swear the fucking incompetent and dishonest media is 100% why he won in 2016, and it’s why he will win in 2024.
Dictator for a day
Fine, but you’re on thin ice, mister!
At his size, isn’t all ice thin ice?
Republican Mouth-Breathers: See? He’s only going to become a dictator and abuse power on his first day!! Why is everyone so worried??!
goes back to sniffing glue and dying of preventable diseases
They know he wants to become a dictator. They’re lying. They don’t care or actively want him to become a dictator.
Because he’s such an honorable man, and true to his word… Not!
He did say “Only on day 1.” He’ll only become a dictator that once, then never again.
Ahh… nice loophole
Said the spider to the fly.
“Other than day one”
What he should have said, was nothing. What he did say is, “you’d be surprised”
THE DEAL IS OFF