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Trump says the reporter who accused Corey Lewandowski is really the one to blame

Donald Trump is defending his campaign manager who is accused of battery. Trump says the reporter who accused Corey Lewandowski is really the one to blame. Police in Jupiter, Florida released a surveillance video taken at a Trump rally that shows Lewandowski pulling that reporter away from the candidate. Major Garrett reports from Appleton, Wisconsin, where Trump is campaigning Wednesday afternoon.

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GOP front-runner Donald Trump has responded after his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, was charged with misdemeanor battery after video surfaced of him allegedly grabbing reporter Michelle Fields

GOP front-runner Donald Trump has responded after his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, was charged with misdemeanor battery after video surfaced of him allegedly grabbing reporter Michelle Fields. Trump spoke to reporters aboard his private plane, saying that "Corey's life is being destroyed" and that "coverage has been unfair." CBSN's Jamie Yuccas and Meg Oliver have more.

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