Concerns Raised Over Dictatorship if Second Term in Power Succeeds
Former President Donald Trump, who sparked controversy by saying he would become a dictator on the first day of his re-election, has once again made dictator remarks. Some are concerned that dictatorship could become a reality if Trump succeeds in his second term.
On the 10th (local time), according to U.S. political media outlet Politico and others, Trump claimed at a New York Republican Gala dinner held the previous day, "Today, The New York Times reported that I said I would become a dictator, but I never said that."
He emphasized, "I said I only want to be a dictator for one day because I want to build the border wall and resume oil drilling."
Trump said, "We want to save America, which has suffered so many wounds and pain," adding, "My presidential campaign is a righteous crusade to save our country from a corrupt political establishment."
Earlier, on the 5th, Trump made dictator remarks on Fox News. In response to claims from some Democrats and Republicans that there is a risk of dictatorship if he returns to power, he said, "'You won't become a dictator, right?' they ask. No, no, no. Except for the first day," adding, "On the first day, I will block Mexico and the southern border and expand oil drilling."
Subsequently, U.S. President Joe Biden's campaign has actively highlighted Trump's remarks in their campaign. Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Biden's campaign manager, criticized, saying in a statement, "Trump has been clear about what he would do if re-elected," and "Today, he said he would become a dictator from day one. Americans should believe those words."
On the other hand, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican, defended Trump. Expressing support for Trump, he said in an interview with CBS aired that day, responding to the host's concern that Americans fear the emergence of a dictator or fascist based on Trump's remarks, "I don't think so." However, he added, "What he should do in the campaign is rebuilding, recovery, and renewal," and "It (the campaign) should not be about revenge."
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