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Donald Trump: “(They) break, they explode. If something’s hot, they don’t last very long, like a matter of minutes, sometimes a matter…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2025
(They) break, they explode. If something’s hot, they don’t last very long, like a matter of minutes, sometimes a matter of seconds, it’s a ridiculous situation.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Trump criticizes paper straws and announces a return to plastic straws.

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