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David Axelrod: “I don't want that. I don't need people to tell me what to do.”

On the recordMarch 13, 2018
I don't want that. I don't need people to tell me what to do.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Axelrod reflects on Trump's approach to staffing and decision-making, emphasizing his desire for autonomy.

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