{"id":2035376,"date":"2023-09-17T17:41:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T21:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-america-not-much-of-a-democracy-right-now\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T17:42:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T21:42:37","slug":"trump-says-america-not-much-of-a-democracy-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-america-not-much-of-a-democracy-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump: America lacks democracy currently."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-says-america-not-much-of-a-democracy-right-now%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035376&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Former President Trump Discusses Campaigning and Plans in \u200cInterview with NBC&#8217;s Kristen Welker<\/h2>\n<p>In a wide-ranging interview with NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Meet the\u200b Press&#8221;\u2062 host Kristen Welker, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on why he&#8217;s campaigning and his future plans.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his initial campaign platform of &#8220;Make America Great Again,&#8221; Trump expressed\u2064 his belief that\u200b the country has actually worsened since he left office.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our country is in serious trouble. I don&#8217;t think we&#8217;ve ever been so low in terms of world opinion and people&#8217;s perception of our country. It&#8217;s devastating,&#8221; he stated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Story<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-voices-support-for-government-shutdown-if-conservatives-get-bad-deal-5492954\">Trump Voices Support for\u2063 Government Shutdown If Conservatives Get Bad \u200cDeal<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/17\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-voices-support-for-government-shutdown-if-conservatives-get-bad-deal-5492954\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During the interview, Trump \u200chighlighted concerns about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexico-plans-massive-crackdown-on-illegal-immigration-after-crisis-erupts-under-biden\/\" title=\"Mexico Plans Massive \u2018Crackdown\u2019 On Illegal Immigration After Crisis Erupts Under Biden\">illegal immigrants entering<\/a> the country, including individuals on the terror watch list. He also \u2064expressed pessimism about the economy \u200dand\u200d criticized the handling \u2062of the\u2063 Afghanistan\u2062 withdrawal. Trump addressed the four \u200cindictments against him, maintaining his innocence while\u2063 his political opponents praised the\u2064 legal actions as necessary to protect democracy.<\/p>\n<p>When \u2064asked \u2064about his belief in democracy, Trump affirmed his support\u2063 but emphasized the need for a fair democracy. He criticized the press for being dishonest and expressed the importance of a free and fair\u2062 media for the country&#8217;s well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding his potential power if elected in 2024, Trump dismissed rumors of firing disloyal individuals within the \u2062federal government, attributing such actions to the Democrats. He emphasized the importance of having great people who love the country, regardless of their political affiliation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>When questioned about a potential vice president, \u2064Trump stated that he is looking for the best person \u2064but believes it is \u2064not the right time to discuss it. <\/p>\n<h2>4 Indictments<\/h2>\n<p>President \u2062Trump is currently facing \u206391 counts on four\u2064 criminal indictments, in addition to several \u2063civil suits.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In New York, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is prosecuting a case against Trump for alleged mishandling \u2063of business financial records\u2064 in a &#8220;hush money&#8221; case.<\/p>\n<p>In Georgia, Fulton \u200dCounty District Attorney Fani Willis is prosecuting a racketeering case against Trump and 18 co-defendants related to \u2063their actions \u200cin challenging the state&#8217;s\u200c 2020 election results.<\/p>\n<p>In Washington, D.C., special counsel \u2064Jack Smith is prosecuting a case against Trump for contesting the 2020 election results and seeking a pause on \u2062vote certification proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>In Florida, Mr. Smith is also prosecuting a case against the former president \u2064for alleged mishandling of classified documents following an FBI raid on his Mar-a-Lago resort.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Trump has pleaded not guilty to all counts.<\/p>\n<h2>Note for Biden<\/h2>\n<p>Upon leaving office, Trump left a note for incoming President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Describing the note as &#8220;very nice,&#8221; Trump expressed his \u2062desire for Biden to succeed, even if \u200bit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-america-not-much-of-a-democracy-right-now\/\" title=\"Trump: America lacks democracy currently.\">meant facing political challenges<\/a>. He emphasized\u2063 the importance of secure borders, peace, and the absence of Ukraine-related issues. However, he criticized the current state of the country, feeling \u200cthat it is being disrespected and facing\u200c numerous problems.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about President Biden&#8217;s age, Trump defended his own age and stated that it is a\u2063 matter of competency rather than a specific number. He criticized Biden as being incompetent, which he sees as a more significant concern.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does Donald Trump believe is the importance \u2064of loyalty to the\u2064 United States over\u2064 personal loyalty? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  And support\u2063 the country in key positions. &#8220;I\u2063 want people who are loyal to\u200b the United States, \u200bnot just loyal to me,&#8221; he stated.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about his future plans, Trump hinted at a potential \u200brun \u200bfor president\u200c in \u200d2024. &#8220;We&#8217;re looking at it very seriously,&#8221; \u2062he revealed. However, \u200bhe did mention that he is currently focused on \u2062campaigning for\u2063 Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.<\/p>\n<p>Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the current administration&#8217;s handling of various issues, including the border crisis \u2062and \u200drising inflation. He criticized President Biden for what he sees \u200bas weak leadership and poor decision-making. &#8220;We had the \u2062strongest\u2062 and safest border in history, and now we have an absolute disaster,&#8221; he\u200d lamented.<\/p>\n<p>Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trucking-retail-groups-to-challenge-bidens-federal-vaccine-mandate-in-court\/\" title=\"Trucking, Retail Groups to Challenge Biden's Federal Vaccine Mandate in Court\">facing numerous legal challenges<\/a> \u2063and investigations, Trump remains confident in his innocence. \u200dHe \u200dbelieves that many of \u2062these actions against him are politically motivated and aimed\u200b at\u200b undermining his reputation. &#8220;They&#8217;re trying\u2063 to silence\u200d a movement.\u2063 They want to take away the rights of millions \u2064of Americans who voted for me,&#8221; he asserted.<\/p>\n<p>The interview showcased Trump&#8217;s unwavering \u2064determination to remain involved in politics and fight for what he believes is best\u2064 for the country. He expressed his passion for America and his commitment to making it better. &#8220;I\u200c love this country,\u200c and \u2063I will\u2064 never stop fighting for\u200b its greatness,&#8221; he declared.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062the political landscape \u2064continues to evolve and the 2024 presidential election approaches, \u2063Trump&#8217;s interview\u2064 provides insight into his thoughts, concerns, and\u2063 potential plans. While his \u2064critics \u200dmay disagree with his viewpoints and approach, it is clear that Donald Trump remains a formidable figure in American politics.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, former President Donald Trump&#8217;s\u2063 interview with NBC&#8217;s Kristen Welker offers a glimpse\u2064 into his perspective on\u200b campaigning, his assessment \u200cof \u200cthe country&#8217;s current state, and his future plans. \u2062Regardless of one&#8217;s political stance, Trump&#8217;s interview serves as a reminder of\u200c his influence and the enduring impact of his presidency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump spoke with NBC&#8217;s Kristen Welker on &#8220;Meet the Press&#8221; about his campaign and future plans. He expressed disappointment, stating that despite his initial platform of &#8220;Make America Great Again,&#8221; the country has deteriorated since his departure. Trump believes that the nation is currently facing significant challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2167,"featured_media":2035377,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2035376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2167"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2035376"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035376\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2035377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2035376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2035376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2035376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}