Donald Trump says he would go to jail for free speech rights but stops short of gag order
USA TodayMAR 2024
Debate Ensues Over Trump's 'You Won't Have to Vote Anymore' Comment
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The Spin
Democratic narrative
History tells us Trump has at different times claimed he would act like a dictator on "day one" of a second term, staged a coup to remain in power, and expressed other autocratic sentiments. Clearly, he was telling his Christian supporters this could be their last election if he returns to the White House.
Republican narrative
Anyone being honest knows Trump was using figurative and joking language. His statements clearly were meant to say that if he's re-elected, his administration will be so successful that Americans won't feel the existential need to focus on politics. Even former Biden officials openly acknowledge this.