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delisen

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1. Trump channeling President Herbert Hoover

Reply to Aviation Pro (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 09:36 AM

Nov 5

I understand Hoover had himself photographed eating a multi-course dinner in the White House as Americans were starving as the Great Depression took hold..

At least Hoover did not also tear down part of the White House to build a Great Gatsby ballroom.

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