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Trump’s first Baltimore visit since calling the city a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess” was designed as a political reset, but it mostly functioned as a reminder of the insult. The event gave critics fresh material, kept the feud alive, and underlined how easily the president turns a regional appearance into a national self-own.
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Trump’s first Baltimore visit since calling the city a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess” was designed as a political reset, but it mostly functioned as a reminder of the insult. The event gave critics fresh material, kept the feud alive, and underlined how easily the president turns a regional appearance into a national self-own.
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Trump’s first Baltimore visit since calling the city a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess” was designed as a political reset, but it mostly functioned as a reminder of the insult. The event gave critics fresh material, kept the feud alive, and underlined how easily the president turns a regional appearance into a national self-own.
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