Jiang says Trump is not playing civilizational '4D chess' to save America; whatever strategic cleverness Trump has is aimed at extending his own domestic political power, including a possible third term.
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4D chess
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A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "Okay, Trump is not playing 4D chess, okay? Trump is stupid. He's playing 4D chess in American politics where he's trying to get a..."
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"Okay, Trump is not playing 4D chess, okay? Trump is stupid. He's playing 4D chess in American politics where he's trying to get a..."
"...help the country. Do you truly believe this is Trump playing 4D chess? Or is this just a lucky result where America basically stumbles..."
"...Trump is trying to appease oligarchs. I mean, maybe there's some 4D chess being played, but, or it's just a egomaniacal individual who is..."
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