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During a June 2024 interview with Dr. Phil McGraw, Donald Trump addressed his past comments about revenge and whether he would pursue such actions as president
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McGraw suggested that Trump should move past the idea of revenge, referencing the Pope's view on forgiveness. Trump initially agreed, but then added that "sometimes revenge can be justified". He further elaborated, saying that "maybe we'll have revenge through success," and stated his desire to "see the country survive, because this country is not going to survive like this".
This statement followed Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts in a New York state court in May 2024. In the days after the conviction, Trump's focus on revenge became more pronounced, shifting from being on behalf of his supporters to a reaction to his personal legal difficulties. He had previously declared at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in March “I am your warrior. I am your justice. And for those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution