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Donald Trump: “I have respect for Jeff Bezos, but he bought 'The Washington Post' to have political influence.”

On the recordApril 2, 2018
I have respect for Jeff Bezos, but he bought 'The Washington Post' to have political influence.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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President Trump comments on Jeff Bezos's ownership of 'The Washington Post' and suggests it is for political influence.

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