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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

Trump ally reveals how US President wants to be remembered amid controversial claim

  • Donald Trump has been talking about how he is “the mist powerful person to ever live”, a confidant of the US President told The Atlantic.
  • The confidant claimed Trump “wants to be remembered as the one who did things that other people couldn’t do, because of his sheer power and force of will.”
  • A government official added in an interview with the magazine that Trump is “unburdened by political concerns”, explaining that this led to his decision to strike Iran.
  • Trump has made a conscious attempt to leave his aesthetic and cultural mark across the country, as there have been efforts to place his image and name on government materials, buildings, and historical sites, alongside significant architectural changes to the White House.
  • Trump has referred to himself as a king and openly considered running for an unconstitutional third term, leading to multiple 'No Kings' protests.

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