Trump’s presidential trimmings help and hinder him on campaign trail

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NEWTON, Iowa — For former President Donald Trump, post-presidential trappings are a blessing and a curse on the campaign trail as he battles for a second nonconsecutive term in the White House.

Although the security protocols create a sense of occasion for his supporters, being a former commander in chief can also create complications when he and his staff need to be nimble — for example, because of wintery Midwestern weather.

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