In the unlikely event that former President Donald Trump wins in November, the Democrats and the liberal media have not stopped trying to characterize him as a potential dictator.
Though there are many strong arguments against the story, let’s start by looking at the forces that are promoting it.
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Record lows have been reached in President Joe Biden’s approval ratings, with the former President Trump routinely leading in most polls, especially in crucial swing states.
If the current margins held true in November at the polls, Trump would defeat Biden 301 to 235 in the Electoral College vote, according to the average polling score from Race to the White House.
As such, the liberal media is making a concerted effort to present Trump as a possible authoritarian leader.
Byron York of The Washington Examiner recently compiled a list of attention-grabbing headlines that are so inflated on social media platform X.
During a town hall earlier this month, Fox News host Sean Hannity directly questioned President Trump about all the absurd stories. “Under no circumstances you are promising America tonight you would never abuse power as retribution against anybody?”
“Well, except for Day 1,” Trump joked.
What does it mean? Hannity enquired.
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“I want to close the border, and I want to drill, drill, drill,” Trump said.
Hannity emphasized that the front-runner Republican’s only goal is to bring back his prior energy and border policies from his administration.
Within three years of Biden’s policies, over 8 million illegal immigrants have been apprehended at the southern border, according to The Center Square. Remember that this number does not include the estimated 1.7 million “gotaways.”
Under Trump’s administration, fewer than 2 million people were apprehended.
Furthermore, since taking office in January 2021, President Biden’s efforts to decrease domestic energy production have resulted in an increase in the average price of a gallon of gasoline from $2.40 to $3.10. Since transportation costs are included in the total cost to consumers, this increased expense has a knock-on effect on the prices of other goods.
Just as Biden complied with Trump’s orders, Trump intends to use executive orders to reverse Biden’s policies on these two issues.
These are five reasons why the entire Democratic narrative that “Trump would be a dictator” is absurd.
Our Three-Chapter Federal Government
In what precise way would Trump take over as dictator? Because of the way that the three branches of government are divided up, there are checks and balances on each other.
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary,” James Madison wrote in Federalist No. 51, emphasizing the need for government.
The federal government’s organizational framework was subject to oversight and control by the Founders.
Among the major powers granted to Congress are the authority to remove the president from office, start the impeachment process, and control over funds. The Senate is also crucial in confirming the president’s choices for military personnel and cabinet posts.
Legislation can be vetoed by the president, but it can be overridden by Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate.
Acting as an unbiased arbiter, the judiciary has the authority to nullify any actions taken by the legislative or executive branches that violate the Constitution.
Both public servants and members of the armed forces swear loyalty to the Constitution rather than the president. This begs an important question: what is the likelihood that generals and soldiers will support a dictatorship?
What positions do the FBI and Department of Justice have on this issue?
It is impossible for Trump or any other president to turn into a despot thanks to the federal government’s separation of powers.
Federalism with 50 States in Union
What if a president could take complete control of the federal government and circumvent all constitutional protections? And how might the states respond?
“Addressing the governors, Trump declares his authority as a dictator, demanding unwavering obedience. The governors’ response is crucial. How will they react?”
“Okay, no problem.”
Not likely to occur.
Governors, whether Democratic or Republican, will go above and beyond to protect their power.
Consider the fierce resistance Democratic governors and mayors mounted to President Trump’s immigration and border policies during his first term: a litany of lawsuits, sanctuary cities, and other legal challenges.
During the Trump administration, state and local governments obstinately disobeyed executive orders and federal law, refusing to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The actual costs of having open borders are being felt by sanctuary cities like New York and Chicago. It should come as no surprise that, despite their refusal to admit it, they might actually want to see Trump’s policies put back in place.
The First Term of Trump
During his first term, did the former president Trump try to impose dictatorial rules? Not at all. It is therefore nonsensical to propose that he would carry out such activities in the event of a second term.
On January 6, 2021, Democrats and former Republican Representative Liz Cheney will bring up the Capitol incursion in an effort to prove his guilt.
Like many others, Trump doubted the validity of the 2020 presidential election. He asked demonstrators to use a peaceful and patriotic approach to make their voices heard on January 6. It is noteworthy that he has never advocated for an uprising and has not been charged with any related offenses.
On January 20, 2021, the 45th president voluntarily left office in accordance with the rulings of the courts, making way for Biden to take office.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump expressed gratitude for the authority that state governments possessed.
The federal government’s authority is restricted to those powers expressly granted by the Constitution, while states are granted broad police powers.
The federal government only made recommendations; the states have the authority to impose lockdowns and public health regulations.
President Trump urged state and local authorities to allow businesses and educational institutions to reopen. But these officials were ultimately left with the final say.
Think about this: Had President Biden handled the pandemic with the same deference to state authority as his predecessor, President Trump, did? It doesn’t seem likely.
Thankfully, the courts have ruled against Biden’s vaccination and mask-wearing requirements.
When people on the left call Trump a dictator, they are projecting.
Compared to Trump, Biden has enacted far more authoritarian policies. These include prosecuting Trump, his primary GOP rival, during the election year, maintaining an open border, disobeying the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel student loans, raiding pro-life supporters’ homes by the FBI, and targeting peaceful protesters on January 6 who didn’t even enter the Capitol.
A large number of Jan. 6 defendants have had their right to a speedy trial violated by being wrongfully detained in pre-trial custody for longer than a year.
History of America
No president has attempted to take over an autocratic position in the more than 230 years that the Constitution has been in place.
Franklin Roosevelt during World War II and Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War are arguably the two presidents who used the most executive authority in American history.
Lincoln came under fire in 1861 for suspending the writ of habeas corpus in the early months of the conflict. Franklin is also held responsible for the incarceration of Japanese Americans.
The government is required by the writ of habeas corpus to present prisoners in court and provide an explanation for their imprisonment.
In situations of insurrection or invasion, Congress is authorized by the Constitution to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in order to protect the public.
Congress finally decided in March 1863, according to the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association. They required those detained without being charged with a crime to be released from custody as soon as possible, provided they swore allegiance to the US.
Japanese-Americans were interned during World War II as a result of an executive order issued by Roosevelt. Shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this decision was made.
A compelling order requiring them to leave military zones in California, Oregon, and Washington on the West Coast affected about 120,000 Japanese Americans, according to History.com.
Roosevelt challenged the executive order in the case of Korematsu v. United States (1944), and the Supreme Court initially sided with Roosevelt. Nonetheless, the Court decided unanimously that same month that the federal government lacked the authority to hold people who were known to be loyal.
Following the conclusion of World War II, the internments were terminated.
In 1988, the Civil Liberties Act was passed by Congress, offering compensation to those who had been wrongfully imprisoned during the war.
The Individuals
“In his time as a member of the Illinois state legislature, Lincoln asserted, ‘The people are well aware of their rights and will vigorously defend them against any infringement.'”
This has been repeatedly demonstrated by American history. People take action by resisting attempts by government officials to violate their rights by standing up and fighting back. They elect new leaders, use the legal system, and show no mercy.
To put it plainly, it is absurd to believe that Trump, Biden, or anybody else could impose a dictatorship in a nation that is still full of patriots who cherish freedom.
Instead of wasting time on insults, let’s concentrate on the policies that can actually Make America Great Again. Now is the time to select our next president carefully.
