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Donald Trump says he'll write inauguration speech himself

PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President-elect Donald Trump is telling visitors to his Florida club that he plans to write his inaugural address himself and is drawing inspiration from Presidents Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy.

That’s according to a person who has spoken with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, the South Florida club where he is spending the holidays.

Trump has told visitors that Reagan had “incredible style.” He has also noted the upcoming 100th anniversary of Kennedy’s birth.

The president-elect is also spending some his time in Florida focusing on veterans’ health issues and has told visitors he plans to make that a priority in his administration.

The person who spoke with Trump insisted on anonymity in order to disclose private conversations.

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