The KISS OF DEATH. He just said, "IF I am your next President...." His hope is completely shattered.
No, his wording was correct on that. You only say "when I'm your President" when you're doing a party rally.
He has has to use a preconditional next to a verb? He can't even deliver on his expensive promises. John F*ckin' insulted every Vet in America by trying to buy their votes. They'll remember it and more... in November.