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Trump adds 'king' rhetoric to actions that critics say exceed his authority

President Donald Trump declared himself a "king" in a Truth Social post, stating, "Long live the king," while announcing his administration's decision to pull approval of New York's congestion pricing program.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized Trump's declaration, emphasizing, "We don’t have kings in America, and I won’t bend the knee to one," rejecting his authority.
Critics have accused Trump of exceeding his constitutional authority, as he has issued over 60 executive orders since starting his second term.

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MSNBC

Trump describes himself as a ‘king,’ on the heels of Napoleonic statement

Four days after declaring “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” Donald Trump also referred to himself as a monarch.

2 days ago·United States

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Expressen

Trump about himself: "Long live the King"

Donald Trump refers to himself as “king” in a post on Truth Social. At the same time, the White House’s official X account shares a picture of the president in a royal crown. “LONG LIVE THE KING,” Trump writes.

2 days ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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NBC News

Trump adds 'king' rhetoric to actions that critics say exceed his authority

President Donald Trump is branding himself a monarch.

2 days ago·United States

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Raw Story

'Sycophantic': Analyst notes MAGA world fell in line as Trump dubbed himself a ‘king’

President Donald Trump’s startling declaration of himself as a “king” on Wednesday grew even more concerning after his loyal band of MAGA followers quickly fell in line, according to the New Republic's Edith Olmsted.That includes officials at the White House, who “happily” went along with the president “dropping the pretense of democracy,” Olmsted wrote. The stunning announcement came earlier in the day when Trump blared in a Truth Social post, …

2 days ago·United States

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Quorum Call

The View hosts share theory on what Trump's 'King' title really means as Joy Behar issues message

Meanwhile, Behar demanded action not from fellow Democrats but from the Republican Senator from Maine. 'I would question the Republicans in … Full story here. More Sen. King News Published by www.dailymail.co.uk The post The View hosts share theory on what Trump's 'King' title really means as Joy Behar issues message appeared first on Quorum Call.

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