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Ret. Admiral John Kirby on Pres. Trump's Use of Military

Today is a day to mourn George Floyd’s killing and to celebrate his life, as a memorial service in Minneapolis takes place – the first of many to come. But while people call for accountability, President Trump continues his tough-talk response to the outrage. This has prompted backlash from former military officials. Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby joins the program to discuss.

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