Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'
Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.
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"the mayor of a town"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I had heard Burnham was extremely liberal"
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.
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