Everyone tells me if you get one of these independent counsels, it ruins your presidency. It takes years and years and I won’t be able to do anything. This is the worst thing that ever happened to me.
Donald Trump: “Everyone tells me if you get one of these independent counsels, it ruins your presidency. It takes years and years and I…”
On the recordJune 20, 2025
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Trump expresses frustration over the impact of independent counsels on his presidency.
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