Stock market tumbles, culture wars heat up.

FULL EPISODE: Stock market tumbles, Trump vs. the 'squad' Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered August 17, 2019
FULL EPISODE: Stock market tumbles, Trump vs. the 'squad'

In the wake of bearish economic indicators, the panelists discussed President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, unrest in Hong Kong, and the implications of a potentially weakening economy on the 2020 presidential race. The panel then turned to the president's call on Israel this week to block a visit by two minority female lawmakers, saying it would show "great weakness."

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

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