Trump: Day 538
-Arrived 30 Min Late 2 NATO Summit
-Trip 2 Brussels a Complete Disaster
-NK Didn't Show 2 Discuss Remains
-Paul Manafort's Mugshot Released
-Cohen Bought a $6.7M Apartment
-Appeals AT&T-Time Warner Merger
-House GOP Tries 2 Discredit Probe
-Arrived 30 Min Late 2 NATO Summit
-Trip 2 Brussels a Complete Disaster
-NK Didn't Show 2 Discuss Remains
-Paul Manafort's Mugshot Released
-Cohen Bought a $6.7M Apartment
-Appeals AT&T-Time Warner Merger
-House GOP Tries 2 Discredit Probe
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Day 643 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 643 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 495 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
Day 495 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
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Day 282 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget
Day 282 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget
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Day 104 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Johnathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
Day 104 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Johnathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
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Day 104 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
Trump has since been directing all White House messaging and communication.
Day 104 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
Trump has since been directing all White House messaging and communication.
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Day 31 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
Day 31 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
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At NATO dinner last night, Trump bragged about Kim Jong Un summit and said he called golfer Jack Nicklaus to say, "They have 1,000 cameras at the Oscars and we had 6,000 cameras in Singapore. The buzz was fantastic,” an attendee tells WaPo.
At NATO dinner last night, Trump bragged about Kim Jong Un summit and said he called golfer Jack Nicklaus to say, "They have 1,000 cameras at the Oscars and we had 6,000 cameras in Singapore. The buzz was fantastic,” an attendee tells WaPo.
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North Korean officials didn’t show up for a planned meeting with U.S. counterparts to discuss returning the remains of American war dead, South Korean media reported.
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North Korean officials didn’t show up for a planned meeting with U.S. counterparts to discuss returning the remains of American war dead, South Korean media reported.
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Remember that Trump said last month that the remains of some American war dead had already been returned.
Pompeo debunked that on June 27.
Now, North Korea has delayed the process again.
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Remember that Trump said last month that the remains of some American war dead had already been returned.
Pompeo debunked that on June 27.
Now, North Korea has delayed the process again.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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"Papa, I thought they killed you," an immigrant child told his father, crying. "You separated from me. You don’t love me anymore?"
"No, my son," he told him. "I'm crying for you. I promise, soon you will be with me."
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"Papa, I thought they killed you," an immigrant child told his father, crying. "You separated from me. You don’t love me anymore?"
"No, my son," he told him. "I'm crying for you. I promise, soon you will be with me."
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Trump arrived 30 minutes late to today’s NATO summit, missed his scheduled meetings with at least two world leaders, prompted the secretary general to call an emergency session and held an impromptu 35-minute news conference.
Trump arrived 30 minutes late to today’s NATO summit, missed his scheduled meetings with at least two world leaders, prompted the secretary general to call an emergency session and held an impromptu 35-minute news conference.
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Watch: Theresa May Snubs Trump's Handshake In Awkward Moment At Nato Summit politicaldig.com/watch-theresa-… via @politicaldig
Watch: Theresa May Snubs Trump's Handshake In Awkward Moment At Nato Summit politicaldig.com/watch-theresa-… via @politicaldig
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Trump said again this morning that the U.S. has been paying "probably 90% of the cost of NATO."
The U.S. has been paying 22% of actual NATO costs, spending 72% of the total defence spending of the alliance.
Trump said again this morning that the U.S. has been paying "probably 90% of the cost of NATO."
The U.S. has been paying 22% of actual NATO costs, spending 72% of the total defence spending of the alliance.
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Trump said this morning, "The United States, depending on how you calculate it, was at 4.2% (GDP on defence)." The NATO annual report released in March said the U.S. was at 3.57%. The update released this week says the U.S. is at 3.50%.
Trump said this morning, "The United States, depending on how you calculate it, was at 4.2% (GDP on defence)." The NATO annual report released in March said the U.S. was at 3.57%. The update released this week says the U.S. is at 3.50%.
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Trump said this morning: "Our farmers have been shut out of the European Union."
U.S. farmers have made $23.1 billion in sales to the European Union over the last two years. The E.U. is the fifth-largest agricultural export market for the U.S.
Trump said this morning: "Our farmers have been shut out of the European Union."
U.S. farmers have made $23.1 billion in sales to the European Union over the last two years. The E.U. is the fifth-largest agricultural export market for the U.S.
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For the ninth time, Trump falsely claimed this year's military budget is the largest ever: "Just had the largest military budget ever, $700 billion."
Obama signed a $725 billion version of the same bill in 2011.
For the ninth time, Trump falsely claimed this year's military budget is the largest ever: "Just had the largest military budget ever, $700 billion."
Obama signed a $725 billion version of the same bill in 2011.
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Trump said this at NATO press conf: “Everyone has agreed to substantially up their commitment. They're going to up it at levels that they never thought of before.”
A NATO diplomatic source said the leaders did not agree to Trump’s call for 4% of GDP defense spending.
Trump said this at NATO press conf: “Everyone has agreed to substantially up their commitment. They're going to up it at levels that they never thought of before.”
A NATO diplomatic source said the leaders did not agree to Trump’s call for 4% of GDP defense spending.
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"I think they like me a lot in the U.K.," Trump says.
As of January, polls showed 11% of people in Britain thought he was a good or great president, 67% poor or terrible. yougov.co.uk/news/2018/02/0… …
"I think they like me a lot in the U.K.," Trump says.
As of January, polls showed 11% of people in Britain thought he was a good or great president, 67% poor or terrible. yougov.co.uk/news/2018/02/0… …
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Trump tarred the entire continent of Africa as "vicious and violent," saying, "Africa, right now, has got problems like few people would even understand. They have things going on there that nobody would even believe in this room."
Trump tarred the entire continent of Africa as "vicious and violent," saying, "Africa, right now, has got problems like few people would even understand. They have things going on there that nobody would even believe in this room."
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Trump, asked whether he'll say one thing at NATO and tweet another after he departs, says, "I'm a very stable genius." (via Bloomberg)
Trump, asked whether he'll say one thing at NATO and tweet another after he departs, says, "I'm a very stable genius." (via Bloomberg)
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Trump says Russia annexed Crimea "on Barack Obama's watch" and claims he "would not have allowed it to happen."
Important to remember that Russia was kicked out of the G8 in response. Trump has called for Russia to be reinstated in the group.
Trump says Russia annexed Crimea "on Barack Obama's watch" and claims he "would not have allowed it to happen."
Important to remember that Russia was kicked out of the G8 in response. Trump has called for Russia to be reinstated in the group.
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Macron says Trump 'never at any moment, either in public or in private, threatened to withdraw from NATO.'
Macron says Trump 'never at any moment, either in public or in private, threatened to withdraw from NATO.'
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Leon Panetta: "This president, for all of the entertainment value of this president, he is doing incredible damage to the integrity of the United States." @Morning_Joe
Leon Panetta: "This president, for all of the entertainment value of this president, he is doing incredible damage to the integrity of the United States." @Morning_Joe
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FT has been investigating the money behind Trump Toronto for 10 months.
Legal docs, signed statements and two dozen interviews reveal that the venture connects Trump with a shadowy post-Soviet world where politics and personal enrichment merge. ft.com/trumptoronto
FT has been investigating the money behind Trump Toronto for 10 months.
Legal docs, signed statements and two dozen interviews reveal that the venture connects Trump with a shadowy post-Soviet world where politics and personal enrichment merge. ft.com/trumptoronto
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Michael Cohen bought a $6,700,000 apartment in April in a new Manhattan skyscraper that is being developed by two of Trump’s longtime friends, people familiar with the transaction tell WSJ. wsj.com/articles/micha…
Michael Cohen bought a $6,700,000 apartment in April in a new Manhattan skyscraper that is being developed by two of Trump’s longtime friends, people familiar with the transaction tell WSJ. wsj.com/articles/micha…
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Sean Spicer contradicts Trump & his own past claims about Manafort in his new book, describing Manafort's time on the campaign as impactful: "Paul immediately set up & staffed the political & communications operations necessary to take on" Clinton. theguardian.com/us-news/2018/j…
Sean Spicer contradicts Trump & his own past claims about Manafort in his new book, describing Manafort's time on the campaign as impactful: "Paul immediately set up & staffed the political & communications operations necessary to take on" Clinton. theguardian.com/us-news/2018/j…
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The U.S. Embassy in London issued an alert to Americans, advising them to "keep a low profile" during Trump's visit. uk.usembassy.gov/demonstration-…
The U.S. Embassy in London issued an alert to Americans, advising them to "keep a low profile" during Trump's visit. uk.usembassy.gov/demonstration-…
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Trump arrives in Great Britain for his first visit as president amid NATO tensions, protests and Brexit turmoil.
Trump arrives in Great Britain for his first visit as president amid NATO tensions, protests and Brexit turmoil.
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As Trump arrives in the U.K. the subheads about Theresa May and Sadiq Khan on this Sun front page are unreal, especially since he's still on British soil.
"BORIS WOULD BE A GREAT PM"
"TERROR IS KHAN'S FAULT"
As Trump arrives in the U.K. the subheads about Theresa May and Sadiq Khan on this Sun front page are unreal, especially since he's still on British soil.
"BORIS WOULD BE A GREAT PM"
"TERROR IS KHAN'S FAULT"
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Trump to The Sun:
“Allowing the immigration to take place in Europe is a shame."
“I think it changed the fabric of Europe and, unless you act very quickly, it’s never going to be what it was and I don’t mean that in a positive way."
Trump to The Sun:
“Allowing the immigration to take place in Europe is a shame."
“I think it changed the fabric of Europe and, unless you act very quickly, it’s never going to be what it was and I don’t mean that in a positive way."
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“So I think allowing millions and millions of people to come into Europe is very, very sad."
“I think you are losing your culture. Look around. You go through certain areas that didn’t exist ten or 15 years ago.”
“So I think allowing millions and millions of people to come into Europe is very, very sad."
“I think you are losing your culture. Look around. You go through certain areas that didn’t exist ten or 15 years ago.”
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**Royal Trolling**
Queen Elizabeth Says Bone Spurs Will Prevent Her from Meeting Trump newyorker.com/humor/borowitz…
**Royal Trolling**
Queen Elizabeth Says Bone Spurs Will Prevent Her from Meeting Trump newyorker.com/humor/borowitz…
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Artists create "F--k Trump" crop circle in UK field along Trump's helicopter path hill.cm/ASBZ4Yj
Artists create "F--k Trump" crop circle in UK field along Trump's helicopter path hill.cm/ASBZ4Yj
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Peter Strzok says he had info in 2016 that "had the potential to derail & quite possibly defeat Trump. But the thought of exposing that information never crossed my mind."
"This investigation is not politically motivated, it is not a witch hunt."
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Peter Strzok says he had info in 2016 that "had the potential to derail & quite possibly defeat Trump. But the thought of exposing that information never crossed my mind."
"This investigation is not politically motivated, it is not a witch hunt."
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Peter Strzok: "I have the utmost respect for Congress's oversight role, but I truly believe that today's hearing is just another victory notch in Putin's belt and another milestone in our enemies' campaign to tear America apart." nytimes.com/2018/07/12/us/…
Peter Strzok: "I have the utmost respect for Congress's oversight role, but I truly believe that today's hearing is just another victory notch in Putin's belt and another milestone in our enemies' campaign to tear America apart." nytimes.com/2018/07/12/us/…
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Rep. Jerry Nadler at the opening:
"We ought to be holding hearings about the intentions or the competence" of Trump officials over the separation of migrant children. "It's of more immediate concern than this hearing, certainly." (via ABC)
Rep. Jerry Nadler at the opening:
"We ought to be holding hearings about the intentions or the competence" of Trump officials over the separation of migrant children. "It's of more immediate concern than this hearing, certainly." (via ABC)
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Goodlatte says that he plans to move to hold Strzok in contempt at the end of the hearing. Eric Swalwell brings up the point that Steve Bannon wasn't held in contempt (when under subpoena) for refusing to answer questions from Trey Gowdy before the House Intel Committee.
Goodlatte says that he plans to move to hold Strzok in contempt at the end of the hearing. Eric Swalwell brings up the point that Steve Bannon wasn't held in contempt (when under subpoena) for refusing to answer questions from Trey Gowdy before the House Intel Committee.
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There were many witnesses in addition to Bannon who refused to answer questions and were let go, not even called back:
House probe overlooked most Trump-Russia contacts, report claims
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There were many witnesses in addition to Bannon who refused to answer questions and were let go, not even called back:
House probe overlooked most Trump-Russia contacts, report claims
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Strzok says that Gowdy's accusation against Strzok and the FBI "deeply corrodes what the FBI is in American society, the effectiveness of their mission, and it is deeply destructive." Democrats applaud. (via ABC)
Strzok says that Gowdy's accusation against Strzok and the FBI "deeply corrodes what the FBI is in American society, the effectiveness of their mission, and it is deeply destructive." Democrats applaud. (via ABC)
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Ted Lieu at the Strzok hearing: "Let me start by saying, this is a stupid and ridiculous hearing."
Ted Lieu at the Strzok hearing: "Let me start by saying, this is a stupid and ridiculous hearing."
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Nadler + Cummings: "With today’s marathon hearing, House Republicans sent a giant love letter to Trump. They have shown that they will do whatever they can to defend Trump and interfere with the ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by ... Mueller."
Nadler + Cummings: "With today’s marathon hearing, House Republicans sent a giant love letter to Trump. They have shown that they will do whatever they can to defend Trump and interfere with the ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by ... Mueller."
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Wow, the White House overruled the FBI and DNI to order them to share details about informants with more lawmakers: nytimes.com/2018/07/12/us/…
Wow, the White House overruled the FBI and DNI to order them to share details about informants with more lawmakers: nytimes.com/2018/07/12/us/…
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Jared Kushner lacks the security clearance level required to review some of the government's most sensitive secrets, two people familiar tell WaPo.
Kushner has not been approved to review "sensitive compartmented information," better known as SCI.
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Jared Kushner lacks the security clearance level required to review some of the government's most sensitive secrets, two people familiar tell WaPo.
Kushner has not been approved to review "sensitive compartmented information," better known as SCI.
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Dozens of Russian fake Twitter accounts posted real local news for months, building a readership for future U.S. influence campaign efforts, according to NPR.
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Dozens of Russian fake Twitter accounts posted real local news for months, building a readership for future U.S. influence campaign efforts, according to NPR.
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Brett Kavanaugh gave a "revealing" speech last fall in which he lauded William Rehnquist for having dissented in Roe vs. Wade and for rejecting the notion of "a wall of separation between church and state," according to the L.A. Times.
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Brett Kavanaugh gave a "revealing" speech last fall in which he lauded William Rehnquist for having dissented in Roe vs. Wade and for rejecting the notion of "a wall of separation between church and state," according to the L.A. Times.
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After Trump's pardon, Oregon ranchers catch a ride home on Pence ally's private jet
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After Trump's pardon, Oregon ranchers catch a ride home on Pence ally's private jet
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Marc Short is leaving the White House. This is a photo taken at the swearing-in of senior staff on Jan. 22, 2017.
Marc Short is leaving the White House. This is a photo taken at the swearing-in of senior staff on Jan. 22, 2017.
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Marc Short joins the large group of senior White House staff to leave before Trump’s two-year mark, as Trump’s White House has seen an unprecedented level of staff turnover trib.al/i8k3FFv
Marc Short joins the large group of senior White House staff to leave before Trump’s two-year mark, as Trump’s White House has seen an unprecedented level of staff turnover trib.al/i8k3FFv
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Stephen Colbert: “Now, I’m not ready to say that our president is a Russian agent, but I have an agent — and he doesn’t do as much for me as Trump does for Russia.” nyti.ms/2NaxkkP
Stephen Colbert: “Now, I’m not ready to say that our president is a Russian agent, but I have an agent — and he doesn’t do as much for me as Trump does for Russia.” nyti.ms/2NaxkkP
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Daily reminder...
Daily reminder...
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In case you missed yesterday's thread:
In case you missed yesterday's thread:
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Wow: OGE in strongly worded letter warns Wilbur Ross his failure to divest created "potential for a serious criminal violation."
Wow: OGE in strongly worded letter warns Wilbur Ross his failure to divest created "potential for a serious criminal violation."
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Republican Sen. Cory Gardner: "Russia, quite frankly, ought to be named a state sponsor of terror." washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/…
Republican Sen. Cory Gardner: "Russia, quite frankly, ought to be named a state sponsor of terror." washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/…
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This was published today in The Scotsman, Scotland's national newspaper. Strong language. bit.ly/2mjjf9z
This was published today in The Scotsman, Scotland's national newspaper. Strong language. bit.ly/2mjjf9z
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Flashback: Hillary at Oct 19, 2016 debate warning Trump will try to break up NATO because it's on "Putin's wish list." She also predicts Putin was hacking 2016 election to help Trump win.
Like today Trump denies Russia did it:
Flashback: Hillary at Oct 19, 2016 debate warning Trump will try to break up NATO because it's on "Putin's wish list." She also predicts Putin was hacking 2016 election to help Trump win.
Like today Trump denies Russia did it:
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European leaders think Trump is mentally unstable politico.com/story/2018/07/…
European leaders think Trump is mentally unstable politico.com/story/2018/07/…
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