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Egyptian singer repurposes pro-Mubarak song to praise Trump

After an Egyptian singer released a ballad in support of US President Donald Trump, his fellow citizens questioned whether it was a mockery of Trump or expressed real support for the US president.

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US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Sept. 23, 2019. — SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images

CAIRO — An Egyptian singer’s ballad in praise of US President Donald Trump has gone viral in recent days, highlighting the growing support the US president has among supporters of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

“We chose him, elected him, with our love he'll always win. When he speaks our hearts listen because our rights are his vision. With our lives we trusted him, we chose him, elected him.”

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