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The event, styled as a public discussion, began with a straightforward policy question. Mr. Letterman, long known for his understated delivery on âLate Show with David Letterman,â asked how Mr. Trump would address rising consumer prices affecting American families. It was a familiar concern: grocery bills, rent, utilities and other essentials that have strained household budgets in recent years.
For a moment, the question hung in the air. Then, rather than pivot to economic policy, Mr. Trump responded sharply, criticizing Mr. Letterman personally and dismissing the premise of the question. According to attendees, the exchange quickly shifted in tone, moving from policy debate to pointed remarks about Mr. Lettermanâs career and personal life.
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