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<i>The Atlantic</i> Politics & Policy Daily: War of the Words

President Trump contradicted a Gold Star widow’s account of his condolence call.
Source: Jonathan Ernst / Reuters

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In her first public comments since speaking with President Trump, Myeshia Johnson, the widow of Sergeant La David Johnson, of the condolence call. Trump her remarks on Twitter, saying the conversation was “very respectful.” Trump that there will be “no change” to the 401(k) retirement program, as Republicans mull how to finance new tax cuts. The White House Trump will not visit the border between North and South Korea, as past presidents have done, during his visit to Asia next month. The House Thursday to pass the Senate’s budget resolution.

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