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Donald Trump: “I want to be a dictator for one day. Because I'm going to get going with Drill Baby Drill, and I'm going to strengthen…”

On the recordAugust 26, 2024
I want to be a dictator for one day. Because I'm going to get going with Drill Baby Drill, and I'm going to strengthen the borders to a level like you've never seen.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Donald Trump jokingly refers to wanting to act as a dictator temporarily to implement his policies.

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