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Donald Trump: “Shoplifting is a very big deal in China, as it should be (5-10 years in jail), but not to father LaVar. Should have…”

On the recordNovember 18, 2017
Shoplifting is a very big deal in China, as it should be (5-10 years in jail), but not to father LaVar. Should have gotten his son out during my next trip to China instead. China told them why they were released. Very ungrateful!
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