CPAC says Trump drops out at 'last minute'

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CPAC Panicking Over Trump
CPAC Panicking Over Trump

(Reuters) - The Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, on Friday said Donald Trump has dropped out of the annual event underway outside of Washington.

"Very disappointed @realDonaldTrump has decided at the last minute to drop out of #CPAC -- his choice sends a clear message to conservatives," CPAC said on its official Twitter handle. The event is hosted by the American Conservative Union.

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