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On the recordJune 5, 2024
When Trump talks about all this, all his own grudges, his own grievances, his own vendettas, his own vengeance, it riles up people he's already got, but it alienates the people he needs.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala analyzes how Trump's focus on personal grievances affects his broader appeal.

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