{"id":22403,"date":"2025-02-22T04:15:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T04:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=22403"},"modified":"2025-02-22T04:15:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T04:15:13","slug":"donald-trump-calls-himself-the-king-after-killing-policy-hated-by-millions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=22403","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump Calls Himself The \u2018King\u2019 After Killing Policy Hated By Millions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Donald Trump\u2019s shocking claim exposed.<\/p>\n

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In a dramatic move, President Donald Trump has crowned himself \u2018King\u2019 after shutting down a policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Trump has a long history of making grandiose and attention-grabbing statements, often comparing himself to historical figures and larger-than-life personas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In 2016, he famously declared, \u201cI alone can fix it,\u201d during his Republican National Convention speech, presenting himself as the singular solution to America\u2019s problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While in office, he repeatedly likened himself to Abraham Lincoln, claiming, \u201cI\u2019ve done more for Black Americans than any president, maybe except Lincoln.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he referred to himself as a \u201cwartime president,\u201d framing the fight against the virus as his personal battle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After his second impeachment, he compared his treatment to that of Jesus Christ, saying, \u201cPeople have been treated very unfairly in history\u2014some more unfairly than others,\u201d leading supporters to draw biblical parallels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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His dramatic rhetoric extends beyond politics\u2014he once called himself \u201cthe chosen one\u201d while discussing trade policies with China, looking to the sky as he said it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Now, by declaring himself \u201cKing\u201d, he continues his pattern of theatrical self-aggrandizement, sparking controversy and fueling his larger-than-life persona.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Trump\u2019s bold declaration highlighted.<\/h3>\n
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Trump made the declaration on Truth Social, boasting, \u201cManhattan, and all of New York, is saved. Long Live The King!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To reinforce the point, the White House shared an AI-generated image of Trump wearing a crown, displayed on a fake \u2018Trump\u2019 magazine cover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul responded swiftly, rejecting Trump\u2019s statement: \u201cWe are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king. We\u2019ll see you in court.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The reason for Donald Trump\u2019s bold statement? His shutting down of New York City\u2019s controversial congestion pricing plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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His announcement followed an official decision by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who revoked federal approval for the toll system that charged most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan\u2019s busiest areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The state\u2019s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) wasted no time in fighting back, filing a lawsuit to keep the toll program in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MTA Chair Janno Lieber criticized the sudden reversal, arguing that the congestion fee had already begun to ease traffic and improve commutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The congestion pricing initiative, which had only been active for a short time, was designed to cut down on traffic and fund much-needed improvements to New York\u2019s public transportation system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite initial controversy, surveys showed that public support for the toll had been growing, with many backing its long-term benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Trump, who has long opposed the policy, previously called it a \u201ccrippling tax\u201d that would make it harder for the city to recover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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His decision to intervene has sparked debate over whether he\u2019s motivated by public interest or his own real estate holdings in the affected area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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New York\u2019s congestion pricing plan was inspired by similar efforts in global cities like London and Singapore, where tolls have been used to reduce gridlock and pollution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Revenue from the program was intended to help modernize New York\u2019s aging transit system, which serves millions of daily commuters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, the toll system faced backlash from suburban drivers and businesses, who argued it placed an unfair financial burden on them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The policy had been years in the making, going through extensive legal and environmental reviews before finally taking effect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Trump\u2019s abrupt move to cancel the program has reignited concerns over federal overreach and states\u2019 rights, with critics accusing him of interfering in local policies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Some politicians have gone as far as comparing Trump\u2019s actions to the early stages of authoritarian rule, warning of the dangers of unchecked executive power.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker referenced historical precedents, cautioning that dismantling democratic processes can happen shockingly fast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The president\u2019s self-proclaimed \u201croyal\u201d status has drawn attention to the Founding Fathers\u2019 intent to prevent any form of monarchy in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Figures like James Madison and John Adams explicitly warned against the dangers of centralized power and the rise of strongman leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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John Adams once noted that democracy without checks could lead to the rise of an autocrat\u2014a sentiment that now seems eerily relevant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The strength of America\u2019s institutions is being put to the test as this conflict escalates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Throughout history, democracy has survived only when its defenders remain vigilant and committed to the rule of law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How this unfolds remains uncertain, but one thing is clear\u2014the battle for control over New York\u2019s streets has only just begun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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