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On the recordJune 10, 2024
I think that's the important question. You know, Anderson, a couple of weeks ago when Trump was convicted, I said that I thought that the really important question was not how it would affect voters directly but how it would affect him and his behavior.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod reflects on the impact of legal issues on Donald Trump's behavior following his conviction.

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