Ive watched it for years.

I watched it against Ronald Reagan, Ive watched it against so many other people.

And they always like pulling out the race card.

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He added, I want to say thank you to President Trump.

Remember last year when it seemed like the Oscars were racist?

… Its gone, thanks to him.

In theFox & Friendsinterview, Trump also spoke about his decisionnot to attendthe White House Correspondents Dinner this year.

I believe a lot of the stories are pure fiction.

He added, I just thought it would be better if I didnt do the dinner.

That doesnt mean Im not going to do it next year.

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