Brooks and Capehart debate Trump's dismissal of Iran war as 'small potatoes'
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- David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discussed President Donald Trump's description of the Iran conflict as “small potatoes.”
- The conversation also covered Trump's influence on the midterm elections and how Democrats are campaigning.
- They discussed Sen. Susan Collins' remarks about choosing relevance within the Republican Party over standing on principle.
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in U.S. politics.
The conversation focused on President Donald Trump's description of the conflict with Iran as “small potatoes,” as well as his influence over the approaching midterm elections.
Brooks and Capehart also discussed Democratic campaign strategy and Sen. Susan Collins' remarks about choosing relevance in the Republican Party over standing on principle.
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