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CNN Fact-Checker Actually Defends Trump Over 'Let 'Em Take Out' LA Remarks

Daniel Dale spends many of his days pointing out Donald Trump’s many lies, so it was a bit of a surprise that he defended the president.

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HuffPost· Oct 6, 4:53 PMCNN Fact-Checker Actually Defends Trump Over 'Let 'Em Take Out' LA Remarks

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