One can view the president as being correct possibly. Using the term dictator is pretty strong language, not usually used in a positive spin. If dictators (we have many here in the U.S.) are called out on their behavior with the purpose of thwarting their possible future bad behavior, to seek toppling them if they won't change they do indeed have cause to fear.

It is a natural consequence for those being oppressed to seek a "coup" if possible against their oppressors. Perhaps these dictators wouldn't have so much cause for fear if they were doing right by those their police/military give them power over.