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Donald Trump: Over 250 years, the world has seen great empires, mighty nations, and terrible tyrants. They came, and they went. But…

On the recordJuly 5, 2026
Over 250 years, the world has seen great empires, mighty nations, and terrible tyrants. They came, and they went. But after two and a half centuries, this American republic still stands tall and strong, and we love each other.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump reflecting on the resilience of the American republic.

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