Shields and Brooks on White House chaos, gun control polarization
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week's news, including a tumultuous week at the White House, President Trump's...
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JUDY WOODRUFF: It's been one more whirlwind week in Washington, another high-profile departure from the White House, fresh scrutiny over the president's son-in-law, and an escalation in the war of words between Mr. Trump and his own attorney general, all this as the president made surprise declarations on trade and gun control. That brings us to the analysis of Shields and Brooks. That is syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks. Welcome, gentlemen. So, so much going on this week, I barely know where to begin. At the White House, Mark, the president's closest aide announced she's leaving. He has a son-in-law who is under a lot of scrutiny over alleged conflicts of interest. He has a chief of staff who is rai...
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JUDY WOODRUFF: It's been one more whirlwind week in Washington, another high-profile departure from the White House, fresh scrutiny over the president's son-in-law, and an escalation in the war of words between Mr. Trump and his own attorney general, all this as the president made surprise declarations on trade and gun control. That brings us to the analysis of Shields and Brooks. That is syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks. Welcome, gentlemen. So, so much going on this week, I barely know where to begin. At the White House, Mark, the president's closest aide announced she's leaving. He has a son-in-law who is under a lot of scrutiny over alleged conflicts of interest. He has a chief of staff who is rai...
