Donald Trump stated that he is not a dictator, despite accusations of authoritarianism, and discussed security and immigration at a press conference.

In an extensive press conference, Donald Trump rejected accusations of authoritarianism, stating that he is not a dictator and does not support this type of leadership, although many Americans "would like to have a dictator." He addressed topics such as immigration policy and the decision to send the National Guard to Washington to maintain order. Trump signed an order that punishes the burning of the American flag and announced the intention to change the name of the Department of Defense to "Department of War." Criticizing political opponents, he mentioned issues with Asian carp in the Great Lakes and emphasized the importance of security in Chicago.