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President Donald Trump departs from the White House for a signing event on strengthening retirement security and a joint fundraising committee reception in Charlotte, N.C., on Aug. 31, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
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President Donald Trump departs from the White House for a signing event on strengthening retirement security and a joint fundraising committee reception in Charlotte, N.C., on Aug. 31, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
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White House staff depart with President Donald Trump from the White House for a signing event on strengthening retirement security and a joint fundraising committee reception in Charlotte, N.C., on Aug. 31, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
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Onlookers take photos as President Donald Trump departs from the White House for a signing event on strengthening retirement security and a joint fundraising committee reception in Charlotte, N.C., on Aug. 31, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
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President Donald Trump departs from the White House for a signing event on strengthening retirement security and a joint fundraising committee reception in Charlotte, N.C., on Aug. 31, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times