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President Trump called out for Gen. Pershing tweet

Posted at 7:45 AM, Aug 18, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-18 10:59:48-04

President Trump is facing more criticism over recent statements and tweets.

Trump retold a reportedly false story about how U.S. General John Pershing stopped terrorism in the Philippines. But, the story has been rated false by Politifact and many others.

He is also under fire for tweets about Confederate monuments.

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