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In It to Win It

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7. I don't disagree, but I don't think it being illegal will cost Trump anything.

Reply to J_William_Ryan (Reply #4)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 07:11 PM

Jan 3

I don't think the illegality will be of any consequence to Trump, unfortunately.

I take it as a given that Trump will get away with all of the fuckery he does so I only focus on political environment.

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