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Before leaving Georgia, Trump stops by Waffle House

Diced (from left), peppered and covered are some of your hash brown options at Waffle House. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS
Diced (from left), peppered and covered are some of your hash brown options at Waffle House. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS
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June 10, 2023

COLUMBUS – Donald Trump swung by a nearby Waffle House after his roughly 90-minute speech to Georgia GOP delegates, where roughly 100 supporters and customers greeted the former president.

He was joined by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during his quick stopover at the iconic Georgia-based chain. WTVM reported that Secret Service agents left with a to-go bag full of food.

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