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Then the music slowly grew louder again. A group of musicians entered quietly from the side of the ballroom and began performing “My Way” live. Instead of singing himself, Trump remained seated. The performance had been arranged entirely by his family. Old photographs suddenly appeared across the giant screens behind the stage. Images showed Trump as a young businessman in New York during the 1970s. Others showed him holding his children when they were young. The audience saw photographs from family vacations, private birthdays, Christmas gatherings, and quiet moments that had never appeared publicly before. Many people in the room appeared shocked by how personal the presentation became.
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