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Trump’s Ignorance Won’t Save Him

Jun 08, 2017 | 32 videos
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The president’s defenders have a simple explanation for the conduct James Comey described to Congress: Trump didn’t know what he was doing. Washington Bureau Chief Yoni Appelbaum argues that the president’s ignorance is no excuse. Trump is the commander-in-chief and is responsible for his actions.

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Author: Yoni Appelbaum

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