Donald Trump sparked fresh controversy after reposting a Truth Social message comparing his global influence to historical figures including Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Napoleon and Genghis Khan. The post argued that unlike past rulers, a modern U.S. president possesses unmatched global reach, prompting Trump to respond, "Sounds good to me!" The reaction quickly reignited debate over Trump's views on strongmen and authoritarian leaders, with reports noting he had previously discussed the same comparison during conversations about his legacy and place in history.

When President Donald Trump sat down for an interview in March with New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan for their new book, he showed them a document…

President Trump endorsed a letter likening his power to figures like Hitler and Stalin, embracing the controversial comparison as a testament to his global influence.