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.

  • @paddirn
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    It’s kind of insane that a US Presidential candidate would even need to defend themselves from an accusation like that in the first place. Usually that’s just a given, that’s like a basic qualification for the job.

    • @cheese_greater
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      Trump’s not a real big fan of “givens” that apply to everyone else. He eats damn pizza with a knife+fork like an ackshual monster?!

      • @TrickDacy
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        1110 months ago

        THAT is the issue you take with trump.

        • @cheese_greater
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          Where did I say that was my big issue with Trump? Enlighten me :/

          Edit: also sick username but that’s not gonna redeem you here, mister. Explain urself or no treats+dinner

          Edit: also no sex. Just realized I didn’t cover the entire gamut of eating

          • @TrickDacy
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            It was a joke! Lol I knew you were kidding

            Thanks for recognizing the username haha

            • @cheese_greater
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              Lol thats why I threw in the scolding at the end. AES-256 or whatever will be cracked and the heat death of the universe will occur well before I run out of shit Trump says/does that infuriates me

      • @RGB3x3
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        410 months ago

        So do the Italians…

        • @cheese_greater
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          For real? Damn. Well, they need to keep their hands busy to talk so Imma give 'em a pass on that one. Trump has no excuse

          Edit: just cuz he’s orange doesn’t mean he’s Italian 🍝

      • @LeafOnTheWind
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        310 months ago

        Hey now that just depends on the kind of pizza

          • @LeafOnTheWind
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            210 months ago

            If it’s too floppy/greasy to easily hold without getting my fingers all dirty I would rather use a knife and fork. I hate having my hands messy. That’s also why I (unpopular opinion) prefer boneless chicken wings so I can use a fork.

    • @qwertyWarlord
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      Well you see, his supporters want him to be a dictator. They support him because he’s against everything the system stands for, the same system they feel cheats them and doesn’t work for them. No thought to the alternative mind you, just an anti status quo vote

      • @EatYouWell
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        They also like him because he hates the same people they hate.

        What they don’t realize is that he hates them too.