Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will not become a dictator if he becomes U.S. president again except "on day one", after warnings from Democrats and some Republicans that America was in danger of becoming an autocracy if he wins the 2024 election.

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.

  • @cheese_greater
    11•10 months ago

    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
      11•10 months ago

      THAT is the issue you take with trump.

      • @cheese_greater
        4•10 months ago

        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
          7•10 months ago

          It was a joke! Lol I knew you were kidding

          Thanks for recognizing the username haha

          • @cheese_greater
            6•10 months ago

            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

    • @RGB3x3English
      4•10 months ago

      So do the Italians…

      • @cheese_greater
        4•10 months ago

        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 🍝

    • @LeafOnTheWindEnglish
      3•10 months ago

      Hey now that just depends on the kind of pizza

        • @LeafOnTheWindEnglish
          2•10 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.