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Quoting Napoleon, Trump Openly Declares He's Above the Law - Alaska Native News

  • President Donald Trump made social media posts referencing Napoleon Bonaparte, stating that "he who saves his country does not violate any law" while facing court challenges.
  • Critics, including New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and Senator Adam Schiff, condemned Trump's statements as anti-constitutional and reflective of dictatorial attitudes.
  • Trump asserted he would abide by court rulings, indicating his frustration with judicial restrictions.
  • Responses from various political figures showed a mix of concern and dismissal regarding Trump's comments, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Constitution.
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Trump’s Napoleon post: Is it patriotism or disregard for law?

President Donald Trump cited a quote widely attributed to Napoleon that espouses the notion that the laws of a nation can be disregarded if actions are taken to save the country.

·Cleveland, United States
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Alaska Native NewsAlaska Native News

Quoting Napoleon, Trump Openly Declares He's Above the Law - Alaska Native News

“The single most un-American and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an American president.” Fears that the United States is in the midst of a constitutional crisis—or something significantly worse—intensified Saturday after President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post that “he who saves his country does not violate any law,” a variation of a quote attributed to Napoleon […] The post Quoting Napoleon, Trump Openly Declares He’s …

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Atlanta Black StarAtlanta Black Star

'He Will Be Thrown’: Conservatives Turn on Trump In Fury After He Declares Himself Above the Law in Napoleon-Inspired Rant

It's the biggest fear of many never-Trumpers — that the Republican president will ignore the Constitution, the courts and Congress to reshape the

·Atlanta, United States
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USA TodayUSA Today

Trump thinks he's above the law. Republicans will ignore it until it's too late.

I am disappointed by the lack of spine from Republicans in Congress to denounce such an outright dictatorial-style statement from President Trump.

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