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Drumpf

Drumpf, also spelled as Trumpf or Drumpft, is a German surname that translates to triumph and dates back to the 16th century. It is most commonly known as the predecessor to the family name of Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States. Comedy show host John Oliver brought attention to the name during a February 2016 segment of his Last Week Tonight television series.

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Drumpf, also spelled as Trumpf or Drumpft, is a German surname that translates to triumph and dates back to the 16th century. It is most commonly known as the predecessor to the family name of Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States. Comedy show host John Oliver brought attention to the name during a February 2016 segment of his Last Week Tonight television series.

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