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After Crackdown In Portland, Trump And Barr Tout Federal Police

After Crackdown In Portland, Trump And Barr Tout Federal Police

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast


After Crackdown In Portland, Trump And Barr Tout Federal Police

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jul 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Federal police have been militant in their response to protests in Portland, including detaining people in unmarked vans. In the wake of that controversy, President Trump and his attorney general are touting an increased role for federal officers in combating systemic violence issues elsewhere in the country.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
Released:
Jul 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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