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‘Trump’s 2020 Bid Already in Trouble,’ the left says

By Bria Felicien
Aug 1, 2018

1. Trump's 2020 Bid Already in Trouble

From New York Magazine: "Trump's Reelection Slogan, 'Keep America Great,' Belies How Much Trouble He's In."

2. Trump's Unutterably Stupid Trade War

From The Week: "That's what makes his unutterably stupid trade policies so bizarre."

3. Trump Putting Indelible Conservative Stamp on Judiciary

From New York Times: "Of the 167 spots on those courts nationwide, Trump nominees will now occupy one of every seven, though the majority of those nominees replaced judges who were also appointed by Republican presidents."

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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