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Ted Lieu: “I never underestimate the capacity of Donald Trump to do stupid, harmful things.”

On the recordJuly 24, 2026
I never underestimate the capacity of Donald Trump to do stupid, harmful things.
Said by
Ted Lieu
Democratic · California
Source
foreignpolicy.com
Jul 24, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concerns about Trump's decision-making.

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