Just over half of Republican senior Hill staffers are concerned about former President Donald Trump’s cognitive and physical capacity to lead the nation, according to our latest survey conducted April 1-19.
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May 01, 2024
GOP Hill staffers doubt Trump’s mental and physical acuity
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