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Trump Blames CIA for His Empty Promises on JFK Files

PASSING THE BUCK

“He had no interest in resolving this issue,” an expert says, calling his handling of the release of the files “transactional.”

Owen Lavine
Owen Lavine 

Breaking News Intern

Former President Donald Trump
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Owen Lavine

Owen Lavine

Breaking News Intern

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