New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin
What's the story
United States President Donald Trump has shared a letter comparing him to some of history's most notorious figures, including Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Atilla the Hun. The letter, which was posted on Truth Social and credited to "Presidential Historian Dave King," called Trump the "most powerful person that has EVER walked this planet." It praised his control over modern logistics, manpower, technology, and global economic power.
Power comparison
Letter draws parallels between Trump and historical tyrants
"Donald Trump is, without question, the most powerful man that the planet has ever known- by a long way. Historically, powerful people were characterized by brutal conquest and the fear that they instilled in the populations that came under their influence." "Common names that would come to mind are Alexander the Great, the Caesars, Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun, Tamburlaine, Napoleon and, more recently, Hitler, Mao, and Stalin," read the letter.
Letter
'Past powerful people lacked global reach'
The letter claimed that unlike these figures, who had limited local power, Trump has a global reach and control over modern logistics and technology. "Historically, powerful people were characterized by brutal conquest and the fear they instilled in the populations that came under their influence," the author wrote. "The overwhelming difference....when compared with President Trump is their lack of global reach." Sharing the post, Trump appeared to endorse the historical comparisons, writing in the caption: "Sounds good to me!"
King
Trump was also compared to William the Conqueror
King went on to say that none of those men had the same "manpower" or "global economic muscle" that President Trump does. He also suggested that Trump was the first to use the US's status as a "global superpower" on a "global scale." Trump was also compared to William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England, who reigned from 1066 until his death. The president had earlier referred to William I's title as "the coolest name I ever heard."
Approval expressed
Trump's letter part of new book
Trump had first revealed this document when he sat down for an interview in March with New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan for their new book Regime Change. Haberman and Swan had questioned Trump about his power as president in his second term and his position in history, prompting him to recount the story of a two-page document he had received from "a historian" during an event honoring Gary Player, a hall of fame golfer.