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Donald Trump: “When I run, we get 44% more votes.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Trump Gaggles with Press Upon Departure from the White House, Oct. 2, 2026

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I think that we're making a lot of progress. When I go there, we win. If I don't go there, we would not do as well, you know, as, you know, When I run, we get 44% more votes. So I'm asking them to go out and vote. I'm not running, but I'm saying pretend I'm running. We want to pretend I'm running. I hope you like what you're seeing here. (01:27–01:31)

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Asserts that Donald Trump receives 44% more votes when he runs.

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