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On the recordJuly 20, 2017
It is hard to speak for this President because you make representations presumably with his approval and then he will take it in a completely different direction, often cutting you off at the knees, costing you your credibility.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod discusses the challenges of being a spokesperson for President Trump.

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