Paul Begala: “Frankly, I knew he was going to be crooked. I didn't know he'd be…”

On the recordMay 9, 2017

Frankly, I knew he was going to be crooked. I didn't know he'd be stupid. I always thought he was a smart guy.

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Paul Begala criticizes Donald Trump's intelligence and character, suggesting that Trump's actions are both corrupt and foolish.

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Paul Begala: “Frankly, I knew he was going to be crooked. I didn't know he'd be stupid. I always thought he was a smart guy.”