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Republican presidential candidate Trump had to be asked twice during a televised town hall event in Iowa to deny that he would abuse power to seek revenge on political opponents if re-elected to the White House.

"No. No. Other than day one," Trump said when asked to deny he would become a "dictator" if he wins the November election.

Trump said on the "day one" he referred to, he would use his presidential powers to close the southern border with Mexico and expand oil drilling.

Trump, seeking a second White House term in a likely election re-match with Democratic President Joe Biden, has frequently promised "retribution" on political opponents if he gains power again.

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[–] paddirn@lemmy.world 78 points 11 months ago (2 children)

It’s kind of insane that a US Presidential candidate would even need to defend themselves from an accusation like that in the first place. Usually that’s just a given, that’s like a basic qualification for the job.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (4 children)

Trump's not a real big fan of "givens" that apply to everyone else. He eats damn pizza with a knife+fork like an ackshual monster?!

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

THAT is the issue you take with trump.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Where did I say that was my big issue with Trump? Enlighten me :/

Edit: also sick username but that's not gonna redeem you here, mister. Explain urself or no treats+dinner

Edit: also no sex. Just realized I didn't cover the entire gamut of eating

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

It was a joke! Lol I knew you were kidding

Thanks for recognizing the username haha

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Lol thats why I threw in the scolding at the end. AES-256 or whatever will be cracked and the heat death of the universe will occur well before I run out of shit Trump says/does that infuriates me

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago
[–] RGB3x3@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

For real? Damn. Well, they need to keep their hands busy to talk so Imma give 'em a pass on that one. Trump has no excuse

Edit: just cuz he's orange doesn't mean he's Italian 🍝

[–] LeafOnTheWind@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Hey now that just depends on the kind of pizza

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] LeafOnTheWind@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If it's too floppy/greasy to easily hold without getting my fingers all dirty I would rather use a knife and fork. I hate having my hands messy. That's also why I (unpopular opinion) prefer boneless chicken wings so I can use a fork.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

I just wrap it in tinfoil

[–] this_1_is_mine@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Give him a Snickers on a plate..........

[–] qwertyWarlord@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Well you see, his supporters want him to be a dictator. They support him because he's against everything the system stands for, the same system they feel cheats them and doesn't work for them. No thought to the alternative mind you, just an anti status quo vote

[–] EatYouWell@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

They also like him because he hates the same people they hate.

What they don't realize is that he hates them too.