Fact Check: Did Trump Call Republicans "Dumbest Voters" In 1998?

Did Donald Trump really say that Republican voters are the "dumbest group" in the country? The internet has been ablaze for years with claims that he did, but the truth is far more complex, and the real story reveals the power of misinformation in the digital age.

For years, a meme has circulated widely on social media, purporting to be a direct quote from a 1998 interview with Donald Trump in People Magazine. The quote goes something like this: "If I were to run, I'd run as a Republican. They're the dumbest group of voters in the country." This snippet has been shared, retweeted, and reposted countless times, often accompanied by outrage or amusement, depending on the political leanings of the sharer. The meme's persistent presence raises crucial questions about the origins, veracity, and impact of such viral content.

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