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Trump challenges Kavanaugh accuser’s credibility

Trump challenges Kavanaugh accuser’s credibility, dividing Republicans

09/21/2018

PBS News Hour

Trump challenges Kavanaugh accuser’s credibility

Clip: 9/21/2018 | 6m 31sVideo has Closed Captions

Trump challenges Kavanaugh accuser’s credibility, dividing Republicans

After days of measured talk, President Trump fired off sharp words Friday about Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Trump tweeted that if the attack was “as bad as she says,” charges would have been filed. Ford has talked to the FBI about receiving death threats, as her lawyers negotiate potential testimony. Lisa Desjardins reports.

09/21/2018

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