Trump praises Montana congressman who assaulted reporter
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President Trump on Thursday spoke at a rally in Montana in attempt to fire up his base ahead of the midterms. He took a moment to praise Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte of Montana for physically assaulting a reporter in 2017. Gianforte later pleaded guilty to an assault charge and issued an apology. NBC White House correspondent Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.Oct. 19, 2018
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