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Donald Trump turned a Cabinet meeting into a comedy sketch after admitting he 'snatched' a clock from Secretary of State Marco Rubio's office all in the name of redecorating. The former president bragged about his Mar-a-Lago-style makeover of the Cabinet Room, casually revealing he took the 'gorgeous' clock without permission, telling Rubio, 'I have the right to do it.' This package breaks down the viral moment, Trump's unapologetic interior design choices, and the laughter-filled exchange that's now making headlines.
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