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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. 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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now