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How Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point

How Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point

Update: 2025-10-21
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The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time -- perhaps none more so than Donald Trump.
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How Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point

How Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point