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On the recordAugust 5, 2024
Suddenly, Donald Trump feels like the embattled incumbent. I mean, that's the way he's behaving.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod discusses how Trump's behavior reflects his position as an incumbent under pressure.

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