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Donald Trump: “What do you have to lose by trying something new like Trump? You're living in poverty. Your schools are no good. You…”

On the recordAugust 21, 2016
What do you have to lose by trying something new like Trump? You're living in poverty. Your schools are no good. You have no jobs. Fifty-eight percent of your youth is unemployed. What the hell do you have to lose?
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Trump's statement addressing African-Americans regarding their living conditions and encouraging them to consider his candidacy.

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