Donald Trump actually said...

"Checks and balances are all fine and good until they get in the way of him doing what he wants to do."

"If allowed to stand, this would completely destroy Presidential Power — The Presidency would never be the same!"

"The bad news is that China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!"

"Elon's really not leaving. He's gonna be back and forth, I think, I have a feeling."