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Trump Steps Up His Criticism of Khans and G.O.P. Leaders
- Donald J. Trump’s top advisers have urged him to move on from the feud with the family of a Muslim American Army captain, but he has continued to attack.
- Mr. Trump also clashed with Republicans who criticized him, declining to endorse the House speaker, Paul D. Ryan, and Senator John McCain for re-election.
Republicans Should Abandon ‘Unfit’ Trump, Obama Says
President Obama said Republicans’ criticisms of Mr. Trump “ring hollow” as they continue to support his bid for the presidency.
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