Congress Debates Iran Deal and Infighting in the GOP
The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 20, 2015
Elizabeth Williamson, reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering national politics, discusses the latest comments made by Donald Trump discrediting John McCain's military service and the looming battle in Congress regarding the Iran nuclear deal.
Now: discussing @realDonaldTrump's comment about John McCain: “He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.”
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McCain's fighter plane was shot down. To dispute his heroism is "just pure, rhetorical…" @wsjliz searches for the word: "…Trumpism!"
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On #IranDeal: very tough atmosphere in Congress, even among the Dems, says @wsjliz. @SenSchumer has said he'll read closely before deciding.
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