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CNN Host Explains Why Network Snubbed Trump’s ‘False’ Speech

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Hosts responded to a White House technician reportedly winning around $100,000 betting on what President Trump would say in his speeches. In a speech, Mr. Burnham promised more public control of essential services, a shift of power toward local governments and a push for economic growth. Trump had promised to reveal “really big news” during the address, but that didn’t materialize. Trump’s election speech focuses not on the midterms, but on 2020.

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• In a speech, Mr. Burnham promised more public control of essential services, a shift of power toward local governments and a push for economic growth.
• Trump’s election speech focuses not on the midterms, but on 2020.

Following Trump’s ‘mad’ speech, Newsom calls for the 25th Amendment.

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