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US President Donald Trump with the World Cup trophy during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Photographer: Chris Kleponis/CNPGood afternoon from Indian Wells, where I am watching some tennis. I am headed to Seoul and Mumbai later this month; give me a shout if you want to meet up.
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