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Kelly defends Trump on comforting military families

John Yang reports on John Kelly, himself a Gold Star father, and his defense of Mr. Trump.

Aired 10/19/2017

PBS News Hour

Kelly defends Trump on comforting military families

Clip: 10/19/2017 | 3m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

John Yang reports on John Kelly, himself a Gold Star father, and his defense of Mr. Trump.

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly made an appearance at during the press briefing Thursday to try to put to rest the controversy over the treatment of Gold Star families that has plagued President Trump in the last few days. John Yang reports on Kelly, himself a Gold Star father, and his defense of Mr. Trump.

Aired 10/19/2017

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