Trump's Clueless Slap at Libel Laws
Wed, Jan. 10, 2018
By Kevin McCauley
Donald Trump launched a salvo at the press today, promising to “take a strong look” at the nation’s libel laws, which he called "a sham." Fake News!!!
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Donald Trump launched a salvo at the press today, promising to “take a strong look” at the nation’s libel laws, which he called "a sham." Fake News!!!
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