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Why Trump changes his tune after aides convince him to stick to a script as Republicans defect
President Trump often contradicts his advisors' scripted messages by expressing his true views publicly after being influenced. Four Republicans defected in a House vote to end the Iran conflict, prompting Trump's criticism. He later abandoned a controversial $1.8 billion fund but later criticized reporters for questioning his reversal.
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