Trump escalates McCain criticism
President Trump is continuing his attacks on late Senator John McCain despite pushback by Republican lawmakers. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the reaction.
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Trump attacks on McCain met by silence in Ohio
President Trump is refusing to tone down his attacks on the late Sen. John McCain despite growing pushback from fellow Republicans. In a five minute rant, the president criticized the Arizona Republican during a speech at an Ohio military tank factory Wednesday. His comments were met by silence from the audience, which included many military veterans. Paula Reid reports.
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