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Donald Trump: “We need a brilliant press. They're like a watch keeper. They're very important.”

On the recordApril 26, 2025
We need a brilliant press. They're like a watch keeper. They're very important.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump emphasizes the importance of a free press in his commencement address.

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