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Donald Trump: “He was essentially warning the Iranians that if they were to retaliate, he would strike back.”

On the recordJanuary 6, 2020
He was essentially warning the Iranians that if they were to retaliate, he would strike back.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Acosta reported on Trump's warning to Iran about retaliation.

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