Trump's Unwavering Support for Authoritarian Leaders

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Former President Donald Trump's affinity for authoritarian leaders and his praise for strongmen have raised concerns among critics who fear that he would veer further to the right if re-elected. Trump's flattering words for figures like Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as his comments about using executive powers and his derogatory language towards political opponents, have alarmed many. Trump and his supporters downplay these remarks, dismissing them as attempts to exude strength, while critics argue that they reflect a disregard for democratic norms and human rights.
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