After Davos Speech, Trump Tells the World, "Sometimes, You Need a Dictator"

"Following his speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, President Donald Trump indicated that he isn't opposed to being described as a dictator. Claiming that he received "great reviews" for what critics called an erratic and blistering hour-long speech to the forum, the U.S. president noted that critics frequently label him as an authoritarian. "Usually they say, he's a horrible dictator-type person, [that] I'm a dictator. But sometimes, you need a dictator," Trump said."

"Notably, Trump didn't appear to be troubled by criticisms that he is acting as a dictator, and his comments are not out of character for him. Indeed, just this past summer, Trump claimed that Americans wanted him to have dictatorial powers. "A lot of people are saying maybe we'd like a dictator," Trump said in August, discussing his plans to send National Guard and, potentially, military forces to U.S. cities. He then insisted, "I'm not a dictator.""

President Donald Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he is not opposed to being described as a dictator and claimed he received "great reviews" for his hour-long speech. He said critics often label him authoritarian and stated, "Usually they say, he's a horrible dictator-type person... But sometimes, you need a dictator." He previously said Americans might want him to have dictatorial powers, saying "A lot of people are saying maybe we'd like a dictator" while also insisting "I'm not a dictator." The piece lists examples of unilateral actions, including militarizing U.S. cities, aggressive use of immigration agencies, attempts to rewrite the 14th Amendment, and declarations of questionable national emergencies.

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