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Donald Trump Tries to Convince Washington That He’s Presidential Material

The Republican front-runner had a busy day in the nation's capital.

Trump on Meeting With GOP Leaders, Nomination Outlook

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Donald Trump did his best impression of a presumptive Republican presidential nominee on Monday, trading his proverbial pitchfork for a teleprompter as he paused his captivating arena tour long enough to attempt a victory lap through the nation’s capital.

But his five-mile swing through the epicenter of American political power more closely resembled a search for legitimacy as his party's power brokers pull out the stops to try and thwart his White House bid.