Laura Coates Live

Trump Distractions Piling Up as Midterm Pressure Intensifies

Laura Coates Live

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Amid a growing trade war with one of the United States’ closest allies, President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” needling Canada further after trade talks collapsed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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