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On the recordFebruary 18, 2025
He wanted Zelenskyy to be an accomplice in dirtying up Joe Biden, who he feared as an opponent.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod discusses Trump's motivations regarding Zelenskyy and Biden.

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