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We could do it in D.C., even pinpoint the White House, or in New York when your Radical Left Fascists are finished with ELECTION INTERFERENCE against your Political Opponent, ME.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clw0nt301000h01qklan8yuxr@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Trump has described his ongoing legal challenges – including a “hush money” trial currently underway in New York City – as “election interference” often. 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These are set to be held at colleges across the nation: a Sept. 16 debate in San Marcos, Texas; an Oct. 1 debate in Petersburg, Va.; and a third on Oct. 9 in Salt Lake City, Utah.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clw0nt301000k01qkzfwnuws4@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'However, it seems that the president might be open to taking up Trump’s challenge to debate sooner rather than later. 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