GT Progressive News: The President of the United States on the unelected leader of authoritarian China: “He's now president for life. President for life. And he's great," Trump said. "And look, he was able to do that. I think it's great. Maybe we'll give that a shot some day."

Sunday, March 4, 2018

The President of the United States on the unelected leader of authoritarian China: “He's now president for life. President for life. And he's great," Trump said. "And look, he was able to do that. I think it's great. Maybe we'll give that a shot some day."

The President of the United States on the unelected leader of authoritarian China: “He's now president for life. President for life. And he's great," Trump said. "And look, he was able to do that. I think it's great. Maybe we'll give that a shot some day." https://t.co/Pqb7iOKiWo
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) March 4, 2018

And don’t mistake the facts: China is undemocratic, imprisons journalists, dissidents & political opponents, oppresses ethnic minorities, its leaders pilfer national wealth for their families’ gain. Admirers should read up on Great Leap Forward & Cultural Revolution, for starters https://t.co/KEmEiOdN97
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) March 4, 2018

And before Trump allies dismiss this as a joke, it must be taken with Trump’s praise for other authoritarians in Russia, Philippines and beyond. No other modern American president has done this. https://t.co/zgPNnIG2JU
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) March 4, 2018