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Donald Trump says "maybe" people like dictators

President Trump claims public support for his crime crackdown featuring federal troop deployments and executive orders, despite widespread criticism of authoritarian tactics and constitutional concerns.

  • On Monday, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to prosecute flag burners and end cashless bail while criticizing Democratic-led cities.
  • Trump made these moves after deploying the National Guard to Washington and Los Angeles, alleging out-of-control crime and targeting Democratic strongholds like Chicago next.
  • He delivered an angry, wide-ranging Oval Office speech lasting over 45 minutes, defending his actions and denying he is a dictator despite suggesting some Americans might prefer one.
  • Trump suggested that some people might prefer authoritarian leadership, described Chicago as a deadly battleground, and asserted that he possesses strong practical judgment and intelligence.
  • These developments imply an intensified federal clampdown on cities, continued clashes with Democratic leaders, and ongoing debates about presidential power limits.
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Trump suggests many Americans 'like a dictator'

US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested many Americans would like a dictator as he signed orders to tighten his federal clampdown on the capital Washington and to prosecute flag-burners.

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