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White House defends firing of labor official as critics warn of trust erosion

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04-08-2025 13:00 HKT
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A general view of the White House as U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade returns following a trip to Trump National Golf Club, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 20, 2025. (Reuters)
A general view of the White House as U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade returns following a trip to Trump National Golf Club, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 20, 2025. (Reuters)
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