For GOP, Tough Words, Little Action After Trump Doubles Down on Charlottesville

The Takeaway | Aug 16, 2017

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During a tense press conference on Tuesday, President Donald Trump walked back his comments condemning the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend, saying that counter-protesters demonstrating against neo-Nazis and white supremacists were also to blame.

A number of Republicans have denounced the sentiment behind President Trump’s latest comments, but few as strongly as Representative Leonard Lance of New Jersey. Is he ready to actively stand against the president? Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear our full interview with Congressman Lance.

This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich.

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