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John Oliver Dives Into Trump’s Pet Project: A ‘Giant Duck Death Trap’

New York Times Tuesday 30 June 2026, 05:19 UTC By Trish Bendix 1 min read
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The “Last Week Tonight” host said the United States was “dealing with a literal swamp of corruption” for its 250th birthday.

The “Last Week Tonight” host said the United States was “dealing with a literal swamp of corruption” for its 250th birthday.
John Oliver Dives (PERSON) Trump’s Pet Project: A ‘Giant Duck Death Trap’ (ORG) the United States (LOCATION)
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