Donald Trump: “I knew him well, long before becoming president. He was a good man…”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2026

I knew him well, long before becoming president. He was a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and 'street smarts.'

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Donald Trump: “I knew him well, long before becoming president. He was a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and 'street smarts.'”