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Trump "not happy" with Tom Price

Trump stops to chat with reporters on the White House South Lawn. Photo: Alex Brandon / AP

President Trump told reporters on the White House South Lawn Wednesday that he's "not happy" with Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price after learning that he's racked up more than $400,000 by using a taxpayer-funded private jet for his travels.

When asked whether he'd fire Price: Trump said "we'll see," adding that he's looking at the issue "very closely."

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