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hlthe2b

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13. Yes... and one can file it under "pick your battles..."

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Wed Sep 17, 2025, 06:36 PM

Sep 2025

Given Trump's combative attitudes--including trade, NATO, everything else-- as well as the tradition of diplomacy/civility, well, I guess I'm not surprised. But, boy, I'd bet we see some unguarded facial expressions from William, who is clearly not a fan.

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