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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Trump insists he is not a dictator – but claims that many people think the US could use one

President Donald Trump brushed off criticism that he is acting like a “dictator” by putting federal law enforcement in U.S. cities to control crime – but insisted that some people think the country could use one.

Shortly before signing executive orders that intend to get rid of cashless bail and criminalize flag burning on Monday, the president told reporters that Democratic-led cities are ungrateful for his administration intervening in controlling crime.

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