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Joe Exotic Says Presidential Run is ‘Not a Joke’ in Prison Call With Fox News

‘MAKE AMERICA EXOTIC’

The “Tiger King” star remained defiant toward his critics after announcing a run for president—despite serving 21 years for numerous crimes.

Matt Young
Matt Young 

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Joe “Exotic” Maldonado-Passage.
Santa Rosa County Jail
Matt Young

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