Trump says he won't be a dictator if re-elected, except 'on day one'
The Straits Times|December 07, 2023
Donald Trump said on Dec 5 that he will not become a dictator if he becomes US president again except "on day one", after warnings from Democrats and some Republicans that America is in danger of becoming an autocracy if he wins the 2024 election.

The Republican presidential candidate 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 that 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 rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden, has frequently promised "retribution" on political opponents if he gains power again.

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