Coverage dated January 17, 2025

Free upgrades and pardon requests: What it's like to share a name with a president

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There’s not only one Donald Trump in the United States. Nor is there only one William J. Clinton. Plenty of people share names with famous presidents. Donald Trump, a veteran and resident of Alabama, said because of his name he often is gifted things for free. William J.

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  1. KOB 4

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    There’s not only one Donald Trump in the United States. Nor is there only one William J. Clinton. Plenty of people share names with famous presidents. Donald Trump, a veteran and resident of Alabama, said because of his name he often is gifted things for free. William J.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    Free upgrades and pardon requests: What it's like to share a name with a president - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s not only one Donald Trump in the United States. Nor is there only one William J. Clinton. Plenty of people share names with famous presidents. Donald Trump, a veteran and resident of Alabama, said because of his name he often is gifted things for free. William J.

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