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Trump Shares Golf Caddy’s Paper Comparing Him to Dictators

6/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump reposted on Truth Social a paper comparing his reach to dictators such as Hitler and Stalin, writing “Sounds good to me!”.
Dave King authored the paper, listing those leaders and arguing that logistics, technology and the U.S. economy give Trump unmatched influence.
Haberman and Swan reveal the “presidential historian” praising Trump is a golf caddy, not an academic, and note instances of Trump wielding federal power.

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U.S. President Donald Trump reposted on Truth Social a paper comparing his reach to dictators such as Hitler and Stalin, writing “Sounds good to me!”.
Dave King authored the paper, listing those leaders and arguing that logistics, technology and the U.S. economy give Trump unmatched influence.
Haberman and Swan reveal the “presidential historian” praising Trump is a golf caddy, not an academic, and note instances of Trump wielding federal power.