How Does Mr Donald Brrump Use Hyper-Masculinity?

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I think it is true that Mr. Donald Trump should never have used a "hyper-masculinity" behavior in his campaign. Boys always look for a role model in life because children have the dream of appearing to the person they admire, when they reach adults, whether they are our parents, political figures, history or people who are close to us, and Whom we admire for their behavior, achievements, struggles and contributions throughout their lives to others and I believe like others that their behavior is

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