Ex-Trump Spokeswoman Sanders Running for Arkansas Governor
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press – 3 days ago
Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump's former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, announces she's running for Arkansas governor.
Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump's former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, announces she's running for Arkansas governor.
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