Donald Trump denies the accusations of authoritarianism: “I am not a dictator. I do not like dictators”
US President Donald Trump rejected the accusations of opposition that he would have an authoritarian drift. The Washington leader said he is not a dictator, although “many Americans would like to have one.”
Donald Trump denies the charge of photo authoritarianism: AFP
Donald Trump reacted to criticisms received for his policies on immigration, security and the decision to send the national guard to the Capital to maintain the order.
“Many people say that” maybe we would like to have a dictator. “I don't like dictators. I am not a dictator. I am a man with great sense and smart.”Trump said.
Referring to the law enforcement, the president added: “You send the army, and instead of congratulating you, they accuse you of taking the republic with assault”.
The law against the burning of the flag
In front of the journalists, Trump has signed a decree punishing people burning the American flag. This decision contradicts a decision of the Supreme Court of 1989, which established that the burning of the flag represents a form of freedom of expression, protected by the Constitution.
“If you burn a flag, you will make a year in prison, without anticipated release”, Said the American leader, quoted by News.ro.
Attacks on political opponents
The 79 -year -old Republican president spoke for about 80 minutes, approaching various topics and sprinkled with digressions. He announced that he wants to rename the Defense Department in “The Department of the War ”.
Trump has launched attacks on political opponents, especially on democratic governors. The governor of the state of Illinois, JB Pritzker, was listed as “silly“, And the president added that he”should do more sports ”ironizing his corpolence.
Neither Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, or Wes Moore, the governor of the state of Maryland, did not escape his criticisms. In addition, Trump attacked his predecessor, Joe Biden, whom he called “brutalized”. “All their potential candidates do a bad job“Said Trump about the Democratic Party.
Plans for Chicago and World Football Championship
After sending the National Guard to Washington, Trump warned that the city of Chicago could be the next target by military ordering operations.
At the same time, the American leader said Washington will be “impeccable“To host the World Football Championship next year. He presented the competition trophy, brought by President Fifa Gianni Infantino, and noted:”It's a massive gold trophy. They know how to be seen well! ”.
“Asian carp”, the new problem
In another division, Trump spoke about the problem of the invasion of “Asian carp“In the big lakes, a species of fish from China.
“It's a pretty violent fish (…). They jump in the ships, they jump everywhere”, Said the president, stressing that the solutions for combating this phenomenon will be “Terribly expensive”.
He said, howeveras long as I do not receive requests from these guys (the governor of Illinois) ”.
