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Donald Trump: “I don't necessarily agree, but I would tell you that he will override because I'm giving him that power.”

On the recordJanuary 26, 2017
I don't necessarily agree, but I would tell you that he will override because I'm giving him that power.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump defers to Defense Secretary James Mattis on the issue of torture.

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