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The Trump Campaign and Democracy’s Future
Donald Trump says November’s voters have “the last chance to save the nation” from a conspiracy of bankers, the media, Hillary Clinton—and even the GOP.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPhoto: Donald Trump speaking at CPAC 2011 in Washington, D.C. (Gage Skidmore)
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