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Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes'

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's remarks calling the conflict with Iran "small potatoes," the president's influence over the midterm elections, how Democrats are campaigning and Sen. Susan Collins' remarks on choosing relevance in the GOP over standing on principle.

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes'
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