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Mark Pocan: “90% of what he [Trump] says is bravado and 10% is real.”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Published January 7, 2025 | Video Starts at 12:06

I just see the potential for such a mess. And I wonder if you anticipate that. As well, if the experience is the same as last time Trump was president. 90% of what he [Trump] says is bravado and 10% is real. The art is figuring out what 10% is real. Right. And in the executive orders, he can do things and get around Congress in many areas other than kind of spending. (12:06–12:10)

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Asserts that most of Trump's statements are bravado.

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