I'm a dictator...Sometimes you need one - he said it

[malaise]

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump reflected on his leadership style, stating, “I’m a dictator… but sometimes you need a dictator.” He emphasized that his decisions are guided by common sense rather than political ideology, claiming 95% of his approach is rooted in pragmatism.

Trump also praised business collaborations and highlighted positive reviews of his recent speech, framing his leadership as practical and results-driven.
This video captures the moment Trump discusses his approach to governance while addressing world leaders and business elites.

[Johonny]

1. He has the dick part down

[patphil]

2. He's fundamentally transactional in his approach to life.

It's only common sense from his point of view. And then only if you agree with him.
In reality it's pure nonsense. Grade "A" 100% pure bovine excrement.

[czarjak]

3. "Only on Day#1."?

Joke! Correct? Thought so.

[1WorldHope]

4. I tried to watch it all. I made it half way.

He is a terrifying genetic mutation. Never been anyone like him. Not in recorded history, maybe 100 years ago, but not in the last 67 years, since they have been recording history.. 😧

[malaise]

5. Full video

[1WorldHope]

6. You are so kind, 😊 I got halfway through then had to stop for sanities sake

[malaise]

7. I too stopped

and cleaned the fridge to calm down😀

[1WorldHope]

19. Hahaha 🤣

[SergeStorms]

10. I think you misunderstood, malaise.

We're looking for something shorter, not longer.
Speaking only for myself, anything over 10 seconds or so from him is unbearable. I shouldn't allow him to get under my skin like he does, but nothing I've tried can prevent it. He's just so repulsive!
You're a peach, malaise. Thanks for posting.

[malaise]

11. I watch the madness

So I don’t miss a word. I rarely watch his lengthy mad rants but will listen without watching while exercising, cooking or cleaning.
It’s hard work.😂

[SergeStorms]

12. Extremely hard work.

And I'm glad others have the constitution to withstand that horror of an individual.

[Rob H.]

8. "...his decisions are guided by common sense..."

LOL. His decisions are guided by spite, greed, petulance, and nothing else.

[malaise]

9. You left out abysmal

Ignorance.
All of Europe laughed at his historical ignorance today.

[swong19104]

13. He wasn't the first. Dubya also wished to be a dictator

The point is, if something has to be done by being a dictator, then the doer and his or her team is weak in policy and stratagem. It shows that the team is incapable of finesse: the team is just a troglodyte with a heavy tree limb, thinking that swing the limb around will solve all the problems.

Where's all the creativity and human ingenuity?

[malaise]

14. The only things that drive these monsters are

belief in their superiority, power and wealth.

[yaesu]

15. The way trump and tim cook were licking each others balls at davos just reminds me why I will never own an apple product

[MW67]

16. Sometimes you need a

Real Leader ,not an embarrassment in front of the world, maga are truly the "Jethro Bodines" of the civilized world, largest bunch of fuck ups ever assembled, he wishes he were a dictator ,instead of a painted clown running from accountability

[Maru Kitteh]

17. Looks like he's decided to trade TACOs for FAFOs.

Go on now.

[malaise]

18. LOL

The headline of the day - the Art of the Concept of a Framework of a Deal😀
Nicely done Chris Hayes.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

20. MaddowBlog-'Sometimes you need a dictator': Trump shines new light on his political philosophy

‘Sometimes you need a dictator’: Trump shines new light on his political philosophy

‘Sometimes you need a dictator’: Trump shines new light on his political philosophy - MS NOW apple.news/AYutFvuXcT-W...

— LOUISE Rose (@louise0202.bsky.social) 2026-01-23T14:17:24.360Z

https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/sometimes-you-need-a-dictator-trump-shines-new-light-on-his-political-philosophy

While many observers were repulsed by Donald Trump’s ridiculous speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the president boasted after he left the podium that “we got great reviews.” He did not say from whom.

But the Republican didn’t stop there, going on to suggest that he’d somehow managed to subvert the audience’s expectations.

Trump: "Sometimes you need a dictator."

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-01-21T18:00:16.139Z

....Up until very recently, it would’ve been considered a political story of dramatic significance for a sitting American president to say — out loud, in public, on the record — that he believes dictators are ever preferable to self-rule. But Trump’s comment went largely overlooked, in part because the rhetoric was overshadowed by other developments and in part because much of the political world is simply accustomed to the Republican’s overt hostility to democracy.

That said, I remain convinced that it’s best not to brush past these declarations too quickly. The president’s comment offered a fresh peek into a political philosophy he appears to embrace without embarrassment: By his own admission, Trump believes there are some conditions in which freedom should be discarded and replaced by something a bit more totalitarian.

This is the same Republican who has more than once talked about creating a temporary American “dictatorship” that he expects to lead. He has promoted images of himself in a crown. He has made Napoleonic declarations such as “he who saves his country violates no law.” He’s talked about “terminating” parts of the Constitution that stand in the way of his ambitions. He’s “joked” about canceling elections. He’s freely admitted that he believes (what passes for) his alleged conscience is “the only thing that can stop me.” He’s expressed admiration for foreign authoritarians — not despite their despotism, but because of their despotism.

To the extent that there was ever a serious debate about Trump’s authoritarian impulses, the president keeps offering unambiguous answers to the question.

[malaise]

21. Thanks for this

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