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Donald Trump: “I always felt a little guilty, and I was always like other people frankly that didn't serve because I have people that…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 2019
I always felt a little guilty, and I was always like other people frankly that didn't serve because I have people that served, I have friends that served. And they're very proud of it. Some are no longer with us.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump reflects on his feelings about not serving in the military and acknowledges the service of his friends.

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