Kanye West launches presidential bid with chaotic rally
By DW
20 July 2020 |
12:12 pm
US rapper Kanye West has held his first election rally in an unlikely campaign to challenge Donald Trump. His rambling speech included thoughts on abortion and criticism of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
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