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“Donald Trump Slammed Again- ‘Dictator’ Comment Reawakens Wave of Criticism!

Donald Trump’s recent comment implying he could become a “dictator” has stirred up further criticism of the President, reigniting conversations his administration has been frantically trying to quiet down.

The comments were made by Trump during a fundraiser dinner held in Missouri last week. Asked how he could rally his party to secure votes for the sweeping changes he had proposed, Trump answered in a seemingly unorthodox fashion: by boasting of his unchecked powers as a dictator.

“Maybe I’ll have to set up a dictatorship, okay? So we can impose things, just like they do in other countries,” Trump was quoted as saying.

The comment was met with heavy criticism from both sides of the aisle, with many Democrats decrying Trump’s words as evidence he is seeking to expand his power at the expense of democratic values.

The White House has since downplayed the comment, saying it was a playful joke and that the President was not advocating for actual dictatorship.

Trump’s supporters have gone even further in defending the observation. Some have argued that the President was clearly being facetious and no one should take him seriously.

However, Trump’s detractors have not been convinced by the White House’s explanation, citing a history of Trump and his allies expressing disdain for democratic norms.

They argue that, in light of the failed Russia investigation and recent evidence of presidential interference in the Justice Department, Trump’s words have a dangerous and real meaning.

Regardless of one’s political views, it is hard to deny that Trump’s comment has reignited the debate about what kind of country and government we should aspire to be. It has further exposed an underlying tension within the United States: the struggle between upholding democratic ideals and giving autocrats like Trump too much power.