Donald Trump told Breitbart that he’ll make a “heavy play” for Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico and Virginia in the presidential election.
And he floated the possibility of a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden.
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And he floated the possibility of a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden.
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