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“I do think Donald Trump has conservative instincts. I think he had anti-Obama instincts. I think he saw Obamacare, the Obama foreign policy, the Obama economic policies as harmful to America.”

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Matt Schlapp
Matt Schlapp

Matt Schlapp is an American political figure born on December 18, 1967. He is an active political activist and speaker, known for his influence in conservative politics. more

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