By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-i-dont-like-a-dictator-im-not-a-dictator-trump-responds-to-critics Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: ‘I don’t like a dictator. I’m not a dictator,’ Trump responds to critics Politics Aug 25, 2025 1:15 PM EDT Responding to critics decrying his crackdown in Washington, President Donald Trump suggested Monday that “A lot of people are saying, ‘Maybe we like a dictator.’” Watch the video in the player above. “I’m not a dictator. I’m a man with great common sense,” Trump said. WATCH: Trump says Chicago likely to be next target of federal efforts to crack down on crime He repeated threats to send National Guard troops into Chicago. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Responding to critics decrying his crackdown in Washington, President Donald Trump suggested Monday that “A lot of people are saying, ‘Maybe we like a dictator.’” Watch the video in the player above. “I’m not a dictator. I’m a man with great common sense,” Trump said. WATCH: Trump says Chicago likely to be next target of federal efforts to crack down on crime He repeated threats to send National Guard troops into Chicago. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now