Vicente Fox: Trump ushering in ‘a new era of dictatorship’

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox says Donald Trump sounded like a dictator during his first press conference as president-elect.

Fox tweeted that the billionaire is “not a democratic leader.”

After #TrumpPressConference, it’s clear that we’re facing a new era of dictatorship with @realDonaldTrump. He’s not a democratic leader.

— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) January 11, 2017

Trump, not a country no leader will respect you because you don’t even take yourself seriously.

— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) January 11, 2017

Fox said on Twitter that Trump’s ongoing refusal to share his tax returns shows he doesn’t have Americans’ interests at heart.

Trump claims he’s for the people, but he hasn’t reveal his tax returns. America, how can you trust a guy who doesn’t trust his own nation?

— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) January 11, 2017

Do not be afraid of Trump, he’s a bully and a bluff, bullies end when they’re called out. America, stand out before it’s too late!!

— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) January 11, 2017

Fox added that Trump should pay for his long-promised wall along the U.S.-Mexico border himself, calling it a “monument to his ego.”

Neither today, nor tomorrow nor never Mexico will pay for that stupid wall. If Trump wants a monument to his ego, let him pay for it!!

— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) January 11, 2017

{mosads}Trump’s news conference, held just more than a week before his Jan. 20 inauguration, was his first since last summer.

The president-elect refused to take a question from CNN’s Jim Acosta during the event, leading to a raucous exchange.

“Your organization is terrible,” Trump told Acosta when the journalist tried to ask a question.

“You’re attacking us, can you give us a question?” Acosta responded, citing Trump’s repeated criticism of CNN.

“Don’t be rude,” Trump retorted. “No, I’m not going to give you a question. You’re fake news.”

CNN late Tuesday reported that Trump had been briefed on a dossier that alleges the Russian government possesses compromising information on the president-elect. The dossier’s sourcing, however, is based on unclear and likely unverifiable memos compiled by a former British intelligence operative.  

Trump has frequently clashed with CNN and other media outlets, accusing them of biased and dishonest coverage.