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Donald Trump: “The states can do things if they want. I can override it if I want. I have great authority if I want to use it. I would…”

On the recordApril 9, 2020
The states can do things if they want. I can override it if I want. I have great authority if I want to use it. I would rather have the states use it.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump asserts his authority over state decisions regarding reopening the economy.

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