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Asa Hutchinson: “Well, Donald Trump was certainly grilled tonight. And what was clear, he had a weak performance, and he's locked in the…”

On the recordMay 9, 2023
Well, Donald Trump was certainly grilled tonight. And what was clear, he had a weak performance, and he's locked in the past. He had a goal, I'm sure, to expand his base, to be able to prove that he can attract independence and suburban voters. He failed that test. He narrowed his base of support. He locked in the past. He didn't address the issues of the future.

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Hutchinson critiques Trump's performance during a Town Hall, stating he failed to address future issues and remained focused on the past.

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