Trump’s Napoleon quote UPS anti-democratic ante

Trump’s Napoleon quote ups the anti-democratic ante
Trump has barked up this tree before, but even in that context, his use of this Napoleon quote hits different.
Trump repeats alleged Napoleon quote: 'He who saves his Country does not violate any Law'
In February 2025 social media posts, U.S. President Donald Trump shared this quote usually attributed to French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte: "He who saves his Country does not violate any Law."
Trump quotes Napoleon in rationale for his shake-up of federal government
President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday that his slew of executive orders and restructuring of the federal government are all within the bounds of the Constitution. In a Truth Social post, Trump said,
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Trump quotes Napoleon to excuse his and his supporters' crimes
Convicted felon and current US President Donald Trump may have been overshadowed and emasculated lately by the other manchild-in-chief, but let us not forget that he's still a virulent fascist and still holds the keys to the country.
French history: Did Napoleon really say 'who saves his country is above the law'?
US president Donald Trump came over all French this weekend, tweeting 'He who saves his Country does not violate any Law', a quote most commonly attributed to French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
Donald Trump quotes Napoleon, suggests he’s above the law in controversial statement
Donald Trump’s allies have falsely claimed he has supreme presidential authority, free from checks and balances, as his executive orders and Elon Musk’s influence face numerous lawsuits and court orders.
Trump suggests he’s above the law with ominous Napoleon quote
Donald Trump appeared to quote Napoleon Bonaparte by way of Rod Steiger on Saturday afternoon after his blitzkrieg of executive actions and threats to federal agencies under Elon Musk were challenged in courts across the country, raising alarms that his administration is preparing to shred court orders and ignite a constitutional crisis.
Fact Check: Did Trump share alleged Napoleon quote, 'He who saves his country does not violate any law'?
A claim that Donald Trump shared the controversial quote emerged amid concerns about his supposed refusal to comply with federal court orders
Trump’s Napoleon post: Is it patriotism or disregard for law?
President Donald Trump appeared to be citing a quotation from a self-proclaimed emperor in a post on Truth Social and X stating a philosophy of governing. The quote is generally attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte,
Trump suggests no laws violated if he ‘saves’ country
President Trump said over the weekend his work to “save” the country gives him legal leeway. “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” Trump posted Saturday to Truth Social and X. The phrase is attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte,
Jonah Goldberg: Is Trump’s Napoleon quote just idle trolling? This context suggests otherwise
The president of the United States posted a possibly apocryphal quote often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte on social media ...
Trump Sparks Surprise, Frustration by ‘Paraphrasing Napoleon’: ‘Convicted Felon Says What?’
Donald Trump appeared to paraphrase French authoritarian leader Napoleon Bonaparte Saturday, and prompted several reactions that ranged from support to confusion to ridicule.
'He Who Saves His Country...': Trump's Cryptic Napolean Reference Sets Social Media On Fire
Donald Trump referenced Napoleon Bonaparte by posting the quote, "He who saves his country violates no law." The meaning of Trump's post was unclear, but it sparked widespread discussion online.