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Trump says ‘no, thank you’ to Harley Davidson

By Philip Wegmann

Published March 1, 2017 3:07am ET

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Trump says ‘no, thank you’ to Harley Davidson — Trump's chances of motorcycling are probably behind him. But his quip showed his lighter and authentic side. And that's sure to win applause with the motorcycle riders in and out of Congress. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) | Pablo Martinez Monsivais

What’s the difference between a lawyer, a doctor, and the leader of the free world? President Trump doesn’t ride a Harley Davidson, the expensive and iconic American motorcycles that start at no less than $6,849.

It was the first time that Trump went off script during Tuesday’s speech to a joint session of Congress, and he did it at his own expense and to some good-hearted laughs from members of Congress.

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