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President Trump directly addressed the "thank you" that he received — and requested — from three UCLA basketball players freed from China this week following their arrests for shoplifting.

Trump to UCLA players: You're welcome, thank Xi

He responded to their "thank you" — which he requested.

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Trump to UCLA players: You're welcome, thank Xi

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