The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word RE-ELECTION
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More clues leading to the result RE-ELECTION
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The straight part
We know that "what Trump desires" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what trump desires = re-election.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RE-ELECTION mean?
RE-ELECTION noun- The act of being elected after already being elected once, and already having served out one's first term.