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How Can This Be Happening in the US? International Journalists Reflect on Rise of Donald Trump

Members of the international press covering the Republican National Convention to talk about how other countries view Donald Trump.

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On Wednesday, Democracy Now!’s Deena Guzder and Hany Massoud spoke to members of the international press covering the Republican National Convention to find out how other countries view Donald Trump.

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