US President Donald Trump stated that many of his citizens desire a dictator, but he denied being one, asserting he is smart and has good judgment. He signed an executive order punishing anyone who burns the American flag with a one-year prison sentence. During a lengthy press conference, Trump emphasized he is not dictatorial and that he deployed the military to maintain order. He announced plans to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War and criticized his political opponents, especially Democrats, calling Joe Biden ‘a fool.’ Trump also indicated that the military might intervene in Chicago if requested by the governor.