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leftstreet

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3. He makes threats trying to get better deals

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 06:02 PM

5 hrs ago

Huff and puff and scare the crap out of people, then hope he's weakened them enough to get a favorable "deal."

I'm so confused at this point though. What "deal" is Trump after? What are his demands? I can't even remember

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