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GiqueCee

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5. Hmmm...

Reply to ihaveaquestion (Original post)

Sun May 10, 2026, 09:45 AM

Sunday

... the case carrying the nuclear codes is called the "FOOTBALL".
Can't help but wonder if there's a particularly nasty subtext under that "gift". It is, however, awfully subtle for Trump. Bellicose bully that he is, crass, brazen, and in your face is more his style.
It would still be interesting to know who came up with the idea. It was cheesy no matter how you look at it.

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