Wow, you're going full authoritarian pretty lightly there.
@JaneImber whether or not those resources could have been used for the priorities that you personally find favorable doesn't change the authoritarian issues with the process.
Yeah, authoritarian tyrants throughout history have often enjoyed claiming their power through such propaganda.
Well either way, even if you think the circumstances warrant giving such power to a leader, a second question is, what in the world makes you think this administration is competent enough to wield the power effectively.
I mean, lick those boots, but at the same time, make sure the person wearing them is actually capable of doing good and won't just be a screw up.