MSNBC political commentator Juanita Tolliver recently critiqued President-elect Donald Trump for his authoritative tendencies and his supposed rejection of reality.

In a discussion on MSNBC's Deadline, Tolliver, alongside guest host Alicia Menendez, analyzed what they said was Trump’s unconventional leadership style, as Breitbart reports.

Speaking on MSNBC, Juanita Tolliver raised concerns about Trump's approach, likening it to that of a dictator.

This critique reflects deep worries about the trajectory of his forthcoming presidency.

Alicia Menendez, serving as the guest host, touched upon what she said was Trump’s tendency to craft narratives with distinct villains to frame himself as a hero, a method uncommon among past presidents.

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Tolliver condemned Trump's authoritarian inclinations, mentioning what she alleged was his admiration for dictatorial leaders and his campaign assertions about dictatorial powers.

Menendez highlighted Trump’s erratic villain designation, mentioning Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Justin Trudeau, and Chinese soldiers at the Panama Canal, demonstrating Trump’s scattered approach to adversaries.

The duo discussed the difficulty in engaging with Trump and his followers who, according to Tolliver, often dismiss factual realities.

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"President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters choose to reject reality on a regular basis," stated Tolliver, emphasizing what she sees as the ongoing challenge for factual discourse.

Menendez critiqued Trump’s leadership style, suggesting it gears towards an imperial presidency by constantly needing a villain for his narrative.

That, she said is a distortion of traditional presidential expectations.

Tolliver expressed distress over what she feels is the influence of authoritarian figures on Trump

She specifically pointed to Vladimir Putin as an example of the type of leadership Trump admires.

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Tolliver voiced her growing despondence and dread during the program.

She highlighted what she sees as the struggle in convincing Trump and his supporters to acknowledge what she described as factual inaccuracies in their assertions.

The segment concluded with both commentators pondering the implications of Trump's presidency style on American democratic values and international relations.

The discussion ended with a call for vigilance from both Tolliver and Menendez.

The pair emphasized their belief in the importance of recognizing shifts in presidential responsibilities and roles under Trump’s administration while expressing their concerns about what is to come.