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Left, Right & Center

Is there a positive despite the "double negative"?

We've all seen the press conference between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Is there more to it?

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By Josh Barro • Jul 20, 2018 • 51m Listen

President Trump says he only sounded like he was throwing the American intelligence community under the bus because he tripped over a double negative. After bipartisan uproar over his bizarre performance in Helsinki, Trump walked back his comments but his subservient tone to Putin remained, culminating in an invitation to the White House.

President Trump and Vladimir Putin at joint conference in Helsinki. Photo credit: President of Russia.

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    Josh Barro

    Former host of Left, Right & Center

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    Ana Marie Cox

    political writer, host of “90 days with Ana Marie Cox” podcast

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    American Conservative

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    Former producer of Left, Right and Center

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