GOP strategist Michael Ricci on Trump's inaugural address

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Published January 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM EST

Ricci tells NPR's Steve Inskeep and Michel Martin he heard Trump's speech emphasize problems the U.S. government can help solve.

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