THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

“He Was Pissed”: Trump’s Vile New Threat over Tariffs Takes Scary Turn

Apr 30, 2025
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INSIGHT

Imperial Presidency and Bullying

  • Trump's bullying of Amazon over tariffs exemplifies an 'imperial presidency' using government power to coerce private companies.
  • This overreach violates checks and balances and undermines democratic norms.
INSIGHT

Public Views Trump as Dictator

  • 52% see Trump as a dangerous dictator threatening democracy, versus 44% who see him as a strong leader.
  • Independents mostly view Trump as dictatorial, indicating broad alienation from authoritarianism.
INSIGHT

Support for Constitutional Limits

  • 78% of Americans reject the idea that presidents should ignore Congress or Supreme Court when blocked.
  • Most public supports constitutional checks and balances, opposing presidential overreach.
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