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Why Kanye’s visit was ‘a weird moment’ for the White House
Rapper Kanye West met with President Trump at the White House Thursday, heaping praise on the president and expounding on economic policy, welfare and prison reform. He also shared details of his struggles with mental health. But some criticized West for ‘lashing out’ and relying on racial stereotypes. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the potential reception of West’s words.
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