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Jul 2024
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Trump shot: What does it mean for the el...

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Hours after Presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, Jon and Lewis take a look at how the assassination attempt will impact the election in November.

Will it strengthen Trump's campaign? And does it mean Joe Biden will now definitely stand against him?

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Senior Producer: Gabriel Radus

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