In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, former President Donald Trump left open the possibility of abusing power upon returning to the White House, expressing intentions to target rivals and seek retribution for perceived politically motivated prosecutions against him.
Trump, denying aspirations of dictatorship beyond the first day of a potential second term, outlined plans to use presidential powers immediately, including closing the southern border with Mexico and expanding oil drilling.
President Joe Biden, citing concerns about Trump’s threat to American democracy, incorporated Trump’s rhetoric and proposals into his campaign narrative.
Trump pledged to prosecute Biden if victorious, accusing him of misusing the federal justice system, a claim refuted as baseless given Biden’s lack of involvement in Trump’s indictments.
Despite being promoted as a town hall, only Hannity posed questions to Trump during the event.
Trump announced plans to skip the upcoming Republican debate, opting instead for attendance at a Florida fundraiser.
References:[1] Trump tells Hannity he will be a dictator only on ‘day one’ if elected president. @theguardian.com[2] Trump says he wouldn’t be a dictator ‘except for Day One’. @washingtonpost.com[3] Trump Will Be a Dictator on Day One and Every Day Thereafter. @newrepublic.com[4] Trump says he won’t be a dictator if elected, ‘except for Day One’ .@nbcnews.com
