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How will a second Trump presidency impact you? LAist wants to know
Then President Donald Trump in 2019.
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As Inauguration Day approaches, LAist and our public radio partners in The California Newsroom want to hear from you. Wherever you live in California, we want to hear your insights about what Donald Trump's return to the White House on Jan. 20 means for your region.
We're gathering voices from across the state to understand your hopes, concerns, and questions about the next four years. Your responses may be featured in upcoming political coverage about how Californians are viewing a second Trump presidency. Share your thoughts by filling out this form, or send us a voice memo (one minute maximum, please) at politics@kqed.org or leave us a voicemail at (800) 863-3310.
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