Donald Trump Shapes the Policy Debate
About the Episode
With Donald Trump still polling high, fellow Republican candidates work to differentiate themselves by rolling out their policy platforms. Marco Rubio and Scott Walker would repeal Obamacare, Jeb Bush wants to improve education and veterans affairs, while Trump would end birthright citizenship to illegal immigrants.
Aired:
08/20/15
| Expires: | Runtime: 25m 16s
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Extras
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The motivation for Trump's D.C. takeover
Trump's motivation for using the military for domestic law enforcement7:55 -
Did Trump succeed in Alaska, or is Putin manipulating him?
Did Trump succeed in Alaska, or is Putin manipulating him?13:33 -
Trump’s dramatic and destabilizing approach to the economy
Trump’s dramatic and destabilizing approach to the economy9:55 -
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Trump fires the messenger after dismal jobs report
Trump fires the messenger after dismal jobs report4:56 -
Will Israel's troubles with Trump force its hand in Gaza?
Will Israel's troubles with Trump force its hand in Gaza?19:08 -
Trump's attempt to deflect focus from Epstein case
Trump's attempt to deflect focus from Epstein case12:22 -
Trump’s Epstein controversy shows no end in sight
Trump’s Epstein controversy shows no end in sight11:32 -
How Trump's funding clawback was a test case for future cuts
How Trump's funding clawback was a test case for future cuts6:20 -
