Trump's 'Dictator for a Day' Comments Draw Support, Concern

While some Republicans and Trump supporters dismiss or even cheer the former president's remarks, Democrats warn of a threat to democracy.

Former President Trump has repeatedly joked about being a 'dictator for a day' if he wins reelection, stating he would use the day to 'close the border and drill, drill, drill.'
Despite concerns from scholars and some Republicans about the implications of such comments, many of Trump's supporters have brushed them off or even expressed support for the idea.
Trump's comments have been met with little pushback from the GOP, underscoring his enduring influence within the party.
Democrats, including President Biden, have criticized Trump's remarks, arguing they are a threat to democracy.
Trump's comments have not appeared to harm his standing in polls, with recent surveys showing him leading his next closest opponent in the primary by a significant margin.