Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is leading the race for the Republican presidential nomination, once again made dictatorial remarks despite growing controversy over dictatorship during his second term in office.
According to the political media outlet Politico on the 10th, former President Trump protested at the New York Republican Party gala dinner held the previous day, saying, “The New York Times reported today that I want to become a dictator,” and “I didn’t say that.” “I said I wanted to be a dictator just for one day,” he said. “Do you know why I said I wanted to be a dictator? It’s because I want to build a border wall and restart oil drilling.” It is reported that chants of “Build a wall” broke out among far-right attendees.
Former President Trump also raised his voice at the event, saying, “We want to save America, which is hurting and suffering so much,” and added, “My presidential campaign is a just crusade to save our country from corrupt political groups.”
Previously, at a town hall event pre-recorded and broadcast with Fox News anchor Sean Hannity on the 5th, former President Trump made the remarks of a dictator while refuting claims by some in the Democratic and Republican parties that there is a risk of dictatorship if he returns to power. did it Former President Trump, who avoided giving a direct answer in the first question, said, “I ask you, ‘You are not going to become a dictator. Is that right?’ No, no, no. Except for the first day (inauguration),” he said. “We will block it and expand oil drilling,” he said.
After this remark, concerns that dictatorship will become a reality under former President Trump’s administration are intensifying in various circles. U.S. President Joe Biden, who is experiencing worsening public opinion within the Democratic Party’s supporters following the war between Israel and Hamas, is pleased, and is actively highlighting this in his campaign.
Julie Chavez Rodriguez, chairwoman of Biden’s campaign committee, immediately issued a statement and criticized, “Trump has said exactly what he will do if re-elected, and today he said he will be a dictator from day one,” adding, “Americans should believe him.”