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Inside Trump’s Charm Offensive as He Woos Holdout Republicans

President Trump worked the phones and welcomed Republicans to the White House to cajole them into supporting his megabill. They left with signed merchandise and photos of the Oval Office.

© Kent Nishimura for The New York Times

President Trump can be vindictive, but he also knows how to turn on the charm and make lowly lawmakers feel special.
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