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Donald Trump: They're scum, they're sick people, they're led by sick people, and they're vicious, violent people.

On the recordJuly 8, 2026
They're scum, they're sick people, they're led by sick people, and they're vicious, violent people.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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On Iranian leadership at a NATO summit.

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