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Trump Discusses CIA Director’s Trip and Personal Reflections
President Trump addressed the semi-routine nature of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's trip to Russia, while also sharing personal reflections on his relationship with country music icon Dolly Parton. These comments were made during an interview with conservative talk show host Glenn Beck.
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The Hill
President Trump said in an interview Wednesday that the late country music icon Dolly Parton liked him but was not “a very political person." “She was unique. She was amazing, and to lose her, it’s like losing a member of the family,” Trump told conservative talk show host Glenn Beck. “We all knew
2026-08-26 15:01 UTC
The Hill
President Trump referred to CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s trip to Russia this week as “semi-routine” after the Kremlin confirmed Ratcliffe was in the country to meet intelligence officials. "I hate to disappoint people," Trump told conservative talks show host Glenn Beck on Wednesday. "John Ratcli
2026-08-26 15:17 UTC