Trump won’t be a dictator, “except on day one”

Former President Donald Trump once again sparked controversy during a televised Town Hall with Fox News host Sean Hannity, during an exchange in which he was asked about his past rhetoric and potential for abuse of power.

Trump tells Hannity he will be a dictator only on ‘day one’ if elected president https://t.co/nTcA4f8qf6

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Hannity asked Trump a series of questions during the interview, but one in particular stood out:

“Under no circumstances, you are promising America tonight, you would never abuse power as retribution against anybody?”, Hannity asked, to which Trump replied:

“Except for day one.”

The former U.S. president’s response confused and prompted several questions, and was notably criticized by Biden’s campaign manager:

“Donald Trump has been telling us exactly what he will do if he’s reelected and tonight he said he will be a dictator on day one. Americans should believe him.”