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Sep 2024
19m 32s

Donald Trump Has A Big Decision To Make

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Michael Smerconish talks to "intern & CEO Erik X" about the former president Donald J. Trump being free to sell his 115 million shares in Trump Media & Technology Group; and what this could mean for Donald Trump's net worth. Original air date 11 September 2024.  
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