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V850i

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4. He doesn't need nor want to

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Thu Jul 24, 2025, 12:10 PM

Jul 24

He is taking his revenge, getting wealthy along with his friends. He is also pushing the country to learn to conform to his image along with his character traits. Most importantly and impactful for all of us, he is not running for re-election, he will appoint his successor when the time comes, and that person will take over after we have our Russian style election in 2028.

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Trump's poll numbers are cratering. Why won't he change course? [View all] marmar Jul 24 OP

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We don't have a "healthy democracy." sop Jul 24 #2

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He doesn't need nor want to V850i Jul 24 #4

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EXACTLY RIGHT popsdenver Jul 24 #7

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