299. The Secret Behind Trump’s Silence

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  • 9 August 2024

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Has Kamala Harris chosen the right person as her running mate? Why has Donald Trump stayed quiet in response? How much do celebrity endorsements impact elections?


Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US.

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