Trump attacks China for attacking farmers, ranchers and industrial works “because of their loyalty to me”. Civilians loyal to a leader? Sounds like it’s word out of the mouth of a dictator in an authoritarian country!
From Oxford dictionary – Patriot: A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
Patriots are loyal to their country, not a person. A democratically elected president has to be loyal to the citizens. Not the reverse.