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“The election of Donald Trump is, to me, this very clownish personality with no political experience, who had literally been using fascist slogans in his campaign. It had seemed so impossible. Even after he was elected, and even now, it still feels impossible. It felt like we had fallen into this wormhole of history.”

Quote by Ben H. Winters

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Ben H. Winters is an American author born on June 14, 1976. His works span various literary genres, including novels, short stories, and screenplays. Winters is known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into historical events. more

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