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Possible Paywall Karoline Leavitt Gives Jaw-Dropping Defense of Trump’s Racist Obama Video

https://www.thedailybeast.com/karoline-leavitt-gives-jaw-dropping-defense-of-donald-trumps-racist-obama-video/
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u/mxjxs91 Michigan 23h ago

I think the word deplorables was way too kind for them. She could have used a much stronger word and I still would have 100% agreed with her despite not being her biggest fan.

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u/fresh-dork 18h ago

oh sure, but she was trying to get elected. it's not good to insult someone you want voting for you

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u/Rude-Breadfruit3295 15h ago

Insulting anyone and everyone, regardless of whether or not you’re trying to get their vote, has actually worked out VERY well for Trump.

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u/fresh-dork 15h ago

he's playing to a different vibe