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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Camille Chorley

Trump admits he’s won over by flattery in video removed by White House

White House Donald Trump
  • Donald Trump admitted he is easily swayed by flattery, even from individuals he knows are "bad".
  • The remarks were made during a White House Easter lunch on Wednesday, 2 April.
  • Trump stated, "When somebody’s nice to me, I love that person. Even if they’re bad people, I couldn’t care less."
  • The comments followed Trump praising a guest and then discussing his own susceptibility to compliments.
  • Footage of the event was briefly available on the White House website and YouTube before being taken down.

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Trump admits he’s easily ‘seduced’ by bad people

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