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Remember when Trump said, 'I’m allowed to destroy the country,' during a bizarre press event?
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Trump's words were shared by California Gov.
A recent statement by President Donald Trump has drawn attention. He made comments about his perceived powers, which were reported by Mediaite. Trump's words were shared by California Gov.
Gavin Newsom, who often criticizes him. The comments were made during an event where Trump discussed a Supreme Court ruling on international tariffs. His statement has been repeated by various media outlets and political figures.
Further details about the event and reaction to Trump's comments are available from the source, which also describes the response from Gov. Newsom and others.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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