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Created: 2025-07-24 11:01:03 UTC

V. A turning point in Pepe's history occurred around the 2016 United States presidential election.

Supporters of @DonaldTrump widely used Pepe memes, often portraying the then-candidate as the frog.

In October 2015, Trump himself tweeted a "Smug Pepe."

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