Appearing on Fox News, former President Donald Trump hinted at unsettling plans for the future, suggesting that if re-elected, he would assume dictatorial powers on his first day back in office.
According to a report by Raw Story on Saturday, December 9, 2023, reacting to these remarks, Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, has raised alarm bells, asserting that Trump is “dead serious” about pursuing dictatorial ambitions.
During the interview with Sean Hannity, Trump brazenly stated his intent to act like a dictator immediately after securing re-election.
Cohen, who has become a vocal critic of his former employer, warned that these remarks should not be dismissed as mere rhetoric.
Speaking with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi, Cohen expressed his concerns about the potential consequences for the democratic fabric of the United States.
“Don’t listen to what Michael Cohen is saying, don’t listen to what Ali Velshi is saying or any of the pundits you see on television,” Cohen urged. “Listen to what Donald is saying.”
Cohen emphasized that Trump’s desire to be a dictator has been a recurrent theme for years, citing instances dating back to his book ‘Revenge’ and numerous appearances on television.
According to Cohen, Trump’s ultimate goal is not to be the president but to wield unchecked power akin to a dictator or monarch.
“He wants to be the dictator, the monarch, the fuhrer, the king — that is what he aspires to be. And when he says that he is going to be a dictator one day, I want to ask you this question, and I want to ask your viewers this question”
“when was the last time somebody became a dictator for just one day and then decided to give it up? The answer, of course, is never,” Cohen asserted.
Cohen’s remarks raise concerns about the potential erosion of democratic norms and constitutional principles.
The former Trump “fixer” warned that Trump could use the powers of the presidency to target his perceived enemies and suggested that even neighboring countries might not be safe from potential annexation.
He’s being Donald. He is being dead serious,” Cohen added, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
The prospect of a sitting president openly expressing ambitions to become a dictator has sparked debates about the resilience of democratic institutions and the potential fragility of the American political system.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, these revelations from a former insider shed light on the challenges faced by the United States in maintaining its democratic foundations.
The assertion that Trump is not joking about his dictatorial plans raises critical questions about the future of American democracy and the extent to which its institutions can withstand such challenges.
