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Donald Trump: “With the Trump Kennedy center honors alone, we raised this…”

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

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President Trump holds news conference amid Iran conflict

Published | Video Starts at 31:01

It could not have stayed alive if we didn't come in as a group of people and a lot of wealthy people that made a lot of contributions. So With the Trump Kennedy center honors alone, we raised this year a record $23 million, which was double what they had ever done before. With $23 million, there's still much to do. The previous management left us a facility in very bad condition. Abysmal is the word. And everything from busting pipes and leaks to serious electrical and structural problems. (31:01–31:11)

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Asserts that $23 million was raised this year from the Trump Kennedy Center honors, double previous records.

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