What does the cryptic crossword clue "“Trump possibly is a scoundrel” Republican admitted (4)" mean?

The definition is ""Trump". The wordplay uses charade, container. CAD (synonym of "scoundrel"") + R (synonym of "Republican") [container: "admitted"]; definition: ""Trump" The answer is CARD.

“Trump possibly is a scoundrel” Republican admitted (4)

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