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Johnson’s ‘Trump Tailgate’ spurs backlash from Trump team; he calls James endorsement ‘bad advice’
Perry Johnson's 'Trump Tailgate' event has drawn criticism from the Trump campaign, which labels him a 'never-Trumper' for running against Trump in 2024 and hosting an event with Trump's name without endorsement. Johnson defends his support for Trump and criticizes the endorsement of John James as based on 'bad advice' from Trump's advisors.
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