Following his significant win in Iowa, former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy with his remarks on presidential powers, suggesting that presidents should be able to 'cross the line' without legal consequences. Trump's vision of a president above the law includes extreme scenarios such as President Joe Biden ordering Trump's assassination without repercussions. This has led to widespread debate on social media, with figures like Senator Roger Marshall, who penned an op-ed in Newsweek, echoing Trump's criticism of Biden as a real threat to democracy. Trump reiterated these claims in a post-victory interview, intensifying concerns about the undermining of democratic principles and the rule of law.
Donald Trump, who attempted to overturn the result of the 2020 election in an attempt to cling on to power, called Joe Biden an “absolute threat to democracy.” https://t.co/LNdees5H6V
Trump – Who Tried to Overturn His Election Loss – Claims 'Biden Is a Threat to Democracy' https://t.co/nBcDFO20hi
President Trump: "Biden is a threat to democracy... He's very dangerous... You have people running the Department of Justice... and they're running this country. They're running it right into the ground." So true! https://t.co/O9uepB99s7
President Trump’s first interview since his historic Iowa victory: “Biden is a threat to democracy … He's very dangerous.” https://t.co/mujlfR24ES
President Donald Trump on Hannity: "Biden is a threat to democracy... He's very dangerous... You have people running the Department of Justice... and they're running this country. They're running it right into the ground." https://t.co/BqC1WDU4ht
Donald Trump arguing Joe Biden should be able to have him assassinated. https://t.co/9HEMo0PjYJ
Trump's position is that Biden could order the military to take him out -- and the only way Biden could be prosecuted is if he's impeached & then convicted by the Schumer-controlled Senate. If the vote falls along party lines then Biden would face no consequences for killing him. https://t.co/Tn7sAvRZia
THREAD. This is the report I've been telling you about. Give it a read & share with your pro-democracy friends? Would love your help getting the word out about the most urgent threats Trump poses. This is the stuff that will dismantle our democracy. The stakes. https://t.co/yget1uTscA
Trump’s Sec. of Defense Mark Esper: “I have a lot of concerns about Donald Trump. I have said that he’s a threat to democracy.” https://t.co/tl6fdj6nEf
So President Biden could order the immediate assassination of you, President Trump.. and be immune from prosecution? https://t.co/3sAj9zve3g
Just curious: What is the “serious” Trumper explanation for why Biden can’t order Seal Team Six to take out Trump right now, given that Trump says even presidential acts that “cross the line” must be immune from criminal prosecution?
Former President Donald Trump suggested on Truth Social early Thursday he believes presidents should be allowed to “cross the line” without legal consequences. https://t.co/gj73F95229
“Biden threatens our democracy by ignoring our constitution, disregarding our existing laws, and undermining our highest courts to enact his radical political agenda.” Senator @RogerMarshallMD: Joe Biden is the Real Threat to Democracy So true! https://t.co/cLRjOtIvSz
Joe Biden wants to make this election about threats to democracy, but when his record is held to account, it is indisputable that he is the real threat to our democracy. Read my latest op-ed in @Newsweek: Joe Biden is the Real Threat to Democracy⬇️ https://t.co/rAKnlhoHz8
NEW: Mr. Trump says that presidents have the complete and total power to do literally anything without legal consequences, just like police officers. https://t.co/ZD7HvdfXoy
Donald Trump Argues It’s Totally Legal for Joe Biden to Have Trump Killed, and that Biden Must Face no Consequences if He Does (It’s not, but you should take Trump’s vision of a president above the law seriously, since he’s explaining how he’d approach it given another chance) https://t.co/dgElenQjoq
Trump Says Presidents Should Be Allowed To ‘Cross The Line’ Without Being Prosecuted https://t.co/dPJBxLgXBC https://t.co/mTTV8AyHlW
"There has never been a person who promises the thing that Donald Trump promises who upon election has failed to deliver them." More on the heightened danger of Trump and his rhetoric after his big win in Iowa: https://t.co/toQEKJQrSR https://t.co/yn9pFhmrQM