Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 21, 2016
If they're being energized by something I've said or done, I want to find out why.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Donald Trump expresses a desire to understand why certain groups feel energized by his presidency.

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