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Trump attacks critics and threatens shutdown in Phoenix

Season 2017 Episode 1142 | 4m 59s

President Trump delivered a freewheelin speech Tuesday night in Phoenix, where he mocked critics of his reaction to the violence in Charlottesville, heavily criticized the media, as well as fellow Republicans. Mr. Trump also met with Border Patrol officers along the Mexican border and later declared he will do whatever necessary to achieve one of his signature campaign promises. John Yang reports.

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