Trump doubles down on conspiracy theory and discusses association with Laura Loomer
Former President Donald Trump addressed reporters in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, where he doubled down on his association with far-right activist Laura Loomer and a conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs in Springfield, OH., only to later release a statement distancing himself from Loomer. Catch up on CNN’s coverage:
00:01 CNN’s Kristen Holmes breaks down Trump’s comments to reporters in California.
03:48 CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, Donie O’Sullivan, and Daniel Dale fact-check Trump’s claims.
09:37 CNN’s Alayna Treene describes a statement Trump released after the rally attempting to distance himself from Loomer. CNN’s Wolf Blitzer discusses with his panel.
14:48 CNN’s Erin Burnett speaks with The Bulwark’s Marc Caputo, who describes new reporting about Trump’s relationship with Loomer.
18:26 Burnett speaks with Springfield, Ohio, Mayor Rob Rue about the impact Trump’s statements have made on his town. #CNN #News
