Trump falsely claims he has 'total' authority

President Trump tweeted that he has the power to reopen states amid the coronavirus pandemic, even though this responsibility is delegated to state governments. When asked about this claim, President Trump falsely claimed that the president has "total power."

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[mb]

Did he just get off the phone w/ Putin? The man is a mess.

[boblowney]

"I have total power AND I am not responsible at all" That is the mindset of a toddler, as every parent knows.

[eled]

He is more dangerous on this country than any viruses ever.
He is mad dog. Get him out of office

[joshfrmthL]

"WHO TOLD YOU THAT!!!!"
Priceless. She got my respect forever 🤣🤣

[Kylelreezy]

"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”

[islanddreams]

"You said your authority is TOTAL" Who told you that? best question

[pocoloco]

This is not funny.
It doesn't matter if you are Democrat or Republican, Liberal or We need better leadership.

[LiveForPanda]

A dictator with “total authority” who “doesn’t take responsibility at all.”

[pigeonhatun]

So, If he is the only one who has the "total Power" then all the responsibility for the loss of lives and Jobs goes to him.

[gls]

If he has total authority than he has total accountability, so no more scapegoating the Chinese, the WHO, the Democrats, states, or the Easter Bunny.

[garypickford]

“The greatest threat to our constitution is our own ignorance of it. “

- Jacob F Roecker

[AJ-wmmr]

Is it me or does that not sound like a threat?? Like a “they gonna do what I say or else”.

[d.o.r.a.e.r.i]

I haven't had history class in about 8 years but I do remember there being guidelines in place to restrict a president of the United States from having anything close to "total authority "

[LesMiserables]

Please have a reporter ask this question, "Does Total Authority also mean Total Responsibility?"

[loknloll]

Imagine if Obama had ever said anything remotely close to this. Good thing he was smart, and understood the Constitution

[bradn]

After seeing Trump saying he has absolute power, I fear what he will try next. It's time to get Trump and Pence out of office. I question their mental stability.

[Diego-mmeq]

How can they look at these “curves” and make judgements when they haven’t even tested 1% of the US population?? He’s trying to send everyone back out to continue making him & his friends money, and doesn’t care who dies. This situation is so crazy.

[rektscrub]

We are living in an episode of South Park.

[frannanderson]

He's just letting everyone know he's looking to violate the Constitution again and blame the Democrats for calling his attention to the law as a "hoax."

[M.Kabane]

What a circus this man is.. he has gone completely insane.