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Kaitlyn Collins: Good evening, everyone, and welcome to this special live edition of CNN's Town Hall. I'm Kaitlyn Collins, and tonight, we have a very special guest: the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Mr. Trump, thank you for joining us tonight.
Donald Trump: Thank you, Kaitlyn. It's great to be here. I love live television, it's fantastic, isn't it?
Kaitlyn Collins: It certainly can be. So, Mr. Trump, let's dive right in. Many people are curious about your recent activities and plans for the future. Can you give us a glimpse into what you've been working on lately?
Donald Trump: Absolutely, Kaitlyn. I've been very, very busy, you know. I've been working on some tremendous projects, including my new social media platform, Trumpet. It's going to be the biggest and the best, believe me. People are tired of the fake news and the censorship, and they want a place where they can speak freely.
Kaitlyn Collins: Yes, speaking of Trumpet, there have been concerns about the potential spread of misinformation and hate speech on the platform. How do you plan to address these issues?
Donald Trump: Well, Kaitlyn, let me tell you, we're going to have the best people working on it. We'll have strong policies in place to ensure that we maintain a healthy environment for free speech, but we won't be silencing people like some other platforms do.
Kaitlyn Collins: Okay, let's move on to another topic. There's been a lot of speculation about whether or not you plan to run for president again in 2024. Can you give us any insight into your decision-making process?
Donald Trump: Well, Kaitlyn, I can tell you that I'm seriously considering it. I haven't made a final decision yet, but we'll see. The country needs strong leadership, and I've proven that I can deliver. We had the best economy, the lowest unemployment rates, and I'm very proud of what we accomplished during my term.
Kaitlyn Collins: Yes, about your term, many people argue that the COVID-19 pandemic was not handled effectively by your administration. What are your thoughts on that, and what would you do differently if you were in office now?
Donald Trump: Kaitlyn, I've always said that we did a fantastic job with the pandemic. We developed vaccines in record time, and we started the distribution process. Of course, there's always room for improvement, but I think we did a great job under very difficult circumstances. As for now, I would focus on reopening the economy and getting people back to work. We need to move forward and not be held back by fear.
Kaitlyn Collins: Alright, let's take our first question from the audience. We have Sarah from Ohio, who has a question about the border. Sarah, go ahead.
Sarah: Thank you, Kaitlyn. Mr. Trump, during your presidency, you made securing the border a top priority. Do you believe the current administration has done enough to address the ongoing immigration crisis, and what would you do differently?
[The town hall continues with a back-and-forth discussion on various topics, as both Trump and Collins engage in a lively and sometimes contentious conversation.]
