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Whitney Tilson: “I think Trump is a bully and he respects other bullies and…”

Featuring: Whitney Tilson, Democratic | Former Hedge Fund Manager, Candidate for New York City Mayor

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Whitney Tilson Discusses New York Mayoral Race, Endorsement of Andrew Cuomo, and Key City Issues

Published | Video Starts at 09:06

That's maybe one of the things the city needs, someone to work with the Trump administration on behalf of New York's interests. Is that something you think he could do? I think Trump is a bully and he respects other bullies and people who will stand up to him. And I think Governor Cuomo fits that bill. They've known each other for a long period of time, and I think Cuomo, I would hope, would be smart in standing up to Trump, but not needlessly provoking him. (09:06–09:16)

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Asserts that Trump respects people who stand up to him and that Governor Cuomo fits this description.

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