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.

  • @TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee
    link
    fedilink
    551 year ago

    Republican Mouth-Breathers: See? He’s only going to become a dictator and abuse power on his first day!! Why is everyone so worried??!

    goes back to sniffing glue and dying of preventable diseases