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Trump's Doll Remarks Spark Outrage from Democrats

12/12/2025

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President Donald Trump’s remarks about doll purchases drew Democratic criticism.
Trump suggested young girls need only two or three dolls amid tariff-driven price pressures.
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) said families need support for affordability, not shopping advice.
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) called the comments out of touch and compared them to rationing.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the remarks as urging American-made purchases.

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President Donald Trump’s remarks about doll purchases drew Democratic criticism.
Trump suggested young girls need only two or three dolls amid tariff-driven price pressures.
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) said families need support for affordability, not shopping advice.
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) called the comments out of touch and compared them to rationing.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the remarks as urging American-made purchases.