Dem Tells MSNBC Hosts ‘Fascist Dictator’ Trump Is ‘Rolling Over’ Republicans in Congress

Tommy Christopher Aug 14th, 2025, 11:42 am

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) told MSNBC hosts that President Donald Trump is a “fascist dictator” who is “rolling over” Republicans in Congress amid Trump’s takeover of policing in Washington, DC.

Trump held a press conference Monday to announce the deployment of National Guard troops in D.C. — a move that will require congressional approval after 30 days.

Rep. Goldman was a guest on Wednesday night’s edition of MSNBC’s The Weeknight , during which he challenged Republicans to stand up to Trump once that deadline arrives:

ALICIA MENENDEZ, MSNBC HOST: Do you think Republicans, as the president suggests, are unanimously in favor of this?

REP.

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