Donald Trump sparks major concern with strange choice of words when describing himself

In news that will shock absolutely no one, Donald Trump has this week landed himself in hot water over his controversial choice of words.

Whilst making an appearance in the White House's East Room yesterday (26 June), the president held a Republican rally to discuss his 'big beautiful bill'. Remember, the one which would extend the president's tax cuts and increase border security spending?

The bill former DOGE boss Elon Musk branded 'disgusting' during a fiery rant last month? Yeah, that one.

Well, despite the Senate parliamentarian rejecting key Medicaid provisions in the bill - inflicting a colossal blow to right-wing leaders - Trump went on to promote the policy.

"We're cutting $1.7 trillion in this bill, and you're not going to feel any of it. And your Medicaid is left alone. It's left the same," he kicked off. "Your Medicare and your Social Security are strengthened.

"Almost every major promise made in the 2024 campaign already will have become a promise kept. That's very important," Trump said.

"So we're going to do a real job, so important. So if you can call your senators, call your congressmen, we have to get the vote."

Naturally, the conversation then turned to Trump's political style in general, and after several minutes, the father-of-five went on to brand himself a ruler - not once, but twice!

"We're ruling with common sense, you know?" he began. "Whether you're conservative or liberal - or, as they like to say, 'progressive'. They don't like the word 'liberal' anymore.

"'Progressive', I think it's a beautiful word, too. That's why I call them liberal, it's too nice a word."

Trump went on to jibe: "I don't know how you can be progressive when you're turning the country backwards.

"But no matter what you are, it's all about common sense, and I think that's the way I rule. I do what's right."

Trump's comment has sparked controversy (Daniel Torok/The White House via Getty Images)

For clarity, despite the term 'ruler' traditionally referring to an individual who leads or governs a country, in a republic like America, a president would not be considered a ruler in the same way that a monarch would be.

Of course, this isn't to say that Trump's role doesn't afford him any power. Much like the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Republican leads much of the day-to-day administration of his country.

Apparently, however, 'ruler' isn't a term that many citizens take too kindly to - due to its connotations with dictatorships.

And after the clip of Trump's latest speech went viral, many critics took to social media to have their say.

"A king rules," one pointed out. "Elected officials govern. Elected officials work for the people. We are not your subjects."

Another passionately pointed out: "RULE? YOU F*****G SERVE! UR AN ELECTED PUBLIC SERVANT."

"Some king," a third jibed. "He has no traits of a king - maybe Burger King."

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