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On the recordJune 17, 2026
But the one I always thought of, Herbert Hoover - and he caused it. He raised taxes too fast, and he raised interest rates too fast all at the same time. And he caused the Great Depression.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
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Trump compares himself to Herbert Hoover during press conference.

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