People in the U. S are saying they want a dictator.

Several sources discuss concerns about authoritarian tendencies in U.S. Politics, particularly related to former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about being a 'dictator on day one'.mccollum.house.govmccollum.house.govU.S. Rep McCollum: Donald Trump is Making Good on his Promise to be a Dictator...apnews.comapnews.comTrump's vow to only be a dictator on his first day back in office These statements reflect political criticism and warnings about authoritarianism rather than a popular demand for dictatorship.

Surveys cited by Reason indicate that approximately 24% of Americans have expressed some support for a 'strong leader who doesn’t have to bother with Congress and elections,' which suggests a minority preference for more centralized power but does not equate to an outright desire for dictatorship.reason.comreason.comAmericans don’t want a dictatorship, but they're creating one anyway

Expert commentary highlights concerns about democratic backsliding and authoritarian influences but does not claim that the majority of Americans explicitly want a dictator.pursuit.unimelb.edu.aupursuit.unimelb.edu.au‘I am watching the US enthusiastically leap into an authoritarian regime’wfdd.orgwfdd.orgExpert on dictators warns: Don't lose hope -- that's what they want

Quora discussions show that some individuals or voters may express support for dictatorial leadership, but these are anecdotal and do not represent comprehensive public opinion.quora.comquora.comDo Americans want a dictatorship, not democracy?quora.comquora.comDo voters honestly just want the president to be a dictator?

Overall, the evidence points to a complex and divided public attitude toward governance styles, with some minority support for strongman leadership but no clear or widespread declaration by 'people in the U.S.' that they want a dictator.