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How Trump's 2020 budget hinges on continued economic growth

Season 2019 Episode 78 | 8m 41s

The White House has released President Trump’s proposed 2020 budget. The record $4.7 trillion plan calls for increased military spending and $8.6 billion for Trump’s controversial border wall, along with significant cuts to domestic programs. Judy Woodruff talks to the president’s chief economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, about his priorities and why “growth solves a lot of problems” for the economy.

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