Donald Trump on Wednesday drew a sharp contrast between how he saw himself during his first term as president compared to now, during his second administration, when he told a reporter: “I was the hunted. Now I’m the hunter.”The president made the remark during the unveiling of massive new flagpoles outside the White House.Trump was asked: “What gave you the idea to do this?He replied: “I’ve had it for a long time. The first time I had it, you know, you guys were after me and I said, ‘I had to focus.’ I was the hunted, and now I’m the hunter. It’s a big difference.”Trump’s MAGA base, including far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), predictably lapped up the comment.But critics weren’t impressed. Many panned the line, suggesting it sounded like something from a cliché action movie.Donald Trump: “I was the hunted, now I'm the hunter."I snort laughed.Wonder which one of his sycophants told him to say this cheesy B-movie line?🤣 pic.twitter.com/Izo5v34DB2— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) June 18, 2025That sounds like the start to one of those B movies I used to watch late at night on USA network.— Anthony M. Hopper (@elander777) June 18, 2025This is exactly why he shouldn’t be in charge— Karly Kingsley (@karlykingsley) June 18, 2025Close