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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    As criticism against Trump gets harsher, his supporters become more devoted?

    The media is still covering Trump’s performance in Helsinki. At first, he said he did not think Russia meddled in US elections, going against what US intelligence agencies believe. Then he took it back a day later, saying that he misspoke.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 19, 2018 • 1 min read

    The media is still covering Trump’s performance in Helsinki. At first, he said he did not think Russia meddled in US elections, going against what US intelligence agencies believe. Then he took it back a day later, saying that he misspoke. Yesterday, he told a reporter no when asked if Russia was still a threat. But then the White House walked back that comment too, saying he said no to answering more questions. Even with all that, supporters of Trump don’t seem to mind the President's flip-flop.

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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    How will Disney-Fox deal affect what you see in theaters and on TV?
    1. 0:00Devin Nunes slams the newspaper in his district
    2. 6:23As criticism against Trump gets harsher, his supporters become more devoted?You’re reading this
    3. 15:20Is Disney now the only traditional media company big enough to compete against tech giants?
    4. 23:02Are sellers on Amazon getting shadier?
    5. 32:47LA woman starts a podcast to find a sperm donor
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