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Sean Hannity: (35:06)
I know the obvious question as we head with the last minute of the program available is, are you considering a run again in 2024? I’ll let you answer it any way you want, but I’ll go back to our original question. Now that we have all these Americans behind enemy lines, in the 45 seconds we have left, what would you do now to help them with that specific situation?

Donald Trump: (35:33)
So, because the campaign finance laws are extremely complicated and unbelievably stupid, I’m actually not allowed to answer that question. Can you believe it? I’d love to answer it. But let me put it this way. I think you’ll be happy. And I think a lot of our friends will be very happy, but I’m not actually allowed to answer it. It makes it very difficult if I do. So people, you’re going to be happy because I love this country and I hate to see what’s happening to it. As far as if you look at-

So not exactly as what actually transpired. That is, if the following transcript linked to is an accurate transcript of the interview:

Donald Trump Sean Hannity Interview on Afghanistan August 17: Transcript

Sorry to be the messenger, as I really wanted this to be true.

So, because the campaign finance laws are extremely complicated and unbelievably stupid, I’m actually not allowed to answer that question. Can you believe it? I’d love to answer it.

What part of the campaign finance law prevents it? I mean Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2017 and I think he announced for re-election on January 21st. Why didn't campaign finance laws impact that?