is upon us here in midtown, manhattan, a tradition as famous as the christmas tree itself, the radio cityttes at the christmas spectacular. i've been working on the high kicks, but something tells me i might need a pointer or two. somewhere in between four shows a day and 300 kicks per show, two members of the iconic precision dance team took a little time to secrets. they met me backstage in the most holly, jolly, sparkly room this side of the north pole. >> this is one of our rooms where we would get dressed in between numbers. some of the changes are 90 seconds. we have eight costume changes. we wouldn't be able to do it without our amazing costume crew. the backstage crew here during the show is just as important as what the audience sees on stage. >> reporter: forget the elves, the costume crew is the hardest working team this time of the year. >> every one of the 80 rockettes on stage have custom made outfits. >> add iing up to 350 loads of laundry a week, 16 hours a week, and 20 hours on the weekends, but thank goodness someone is doing the laundry. this is a workout. how heavy is

my thanks to casey affleck, sienna miller, the radio city rockettes, solange once again! applause ] stay tuned for "late night with seth meyers." thank you so much for watching. have a great night. i hope to see you tomorrow. bye-bye, everybody. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> announcer: from 30 rockefeller plaza in new york, it's "late night with seth meyers." tonight -- mariah carey, writ a music from megadeth, featuring the 8g band with dave lombardo. ♪ [ cheers and applause ] ladies and gentlemen, seth meyers. >> seth: good evening, i'm seth meyers. this is "late night." how is everybody doing tonight out there? [ cheers and applause ] that is fantastic to hear. in that case, let's get to the news. donald trump continued his thank you tour, battle of battle ground states today in pennsylvania and hillary clinton continued her thanks for nothing tour, deeper into the woods. [ laughter ] house republicans stated that even though they plan to vote on repealing obama care early next year, the actual process to replace the law could tak

my thanks to casey affleck, sienna miller, the radio city rockettes, solange once again! you tomorrow. bye-bye, everybody. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> announcer: from 30 rockefeller plaza in new york, it's "late night with seth meyers." tonight -- mariah carey, writer and star of the "new york stories," colin quinn, music from megadeth, featuring the 8g band with dave lombardo. ♪ [ cheers and applause ] ladies and gentlemen, seth meyers. >> seth: good evening, i'm seth meyers. this is "late night." how is everybody doing tonight out there? [ cheers and applause ] that is fantastic to hear. in that case, let's get to the news. donald trump continued his thank you tour, battle of battle ground states today in pennsylvania and hillary clinton continued her thanks for nothing tour, deeper into the woods.

is a section of the 72 foot half ground tree that gets mounted on the facade of the marquee at radio city. >> that's it. the tree is wired with 10,000 led lights it took 25 people to build and 40 people to install. >> we closed three lanes on sixth avenue and worked over night and over night christmas happens at radio city. >> his clients are who's who of retailers up and down fifth avenue. and in 30 cities around the country like cartier. >> we decorate the mansion on fifth avenue with a giant bow and ribbon and the panthers are a significant part of the marketing. climbing up the building and sitting on the lgbtq. >> for years fredional worked hard to build an american christmas. >> i literally walked every block of manhattan and called everyone that i could possibly call. it took a number of years but slowly but surely i 125ur9d to gain a -- surely to gain a clientele. >> mark metric is president of sax fifth avenue. >> what does american christmas bring that nobody else does? >> they bring elevated energy. how to do it and the goal was to bring joy. and joy's our big word this year an

autumn withers is a former member of the radio city rockettes.nd itay hod the senior reporter for the wrap he covers the intersection of politics and entertainment. his recent article headlined, "radio city rockettes 'appalled' over trump inauguration command performance." we welcome you both to democracy now! autumn, you're a former rockette. what was your response when you heard the announcement that your former dance troupe was going to be performing for donald trump for the inauguration? >> thank you for having me. my first reaction is i had a heavy heart. i felt very disappointed. the rockettes represent the legacy of strong, intelligent, and classy women. and that really embodies the rockettes brand. so to associate this with mr. trump who is a public history of degrading women, objectifying women, in my opinion, really tarnishes what the rockettes and body andnd stand foror. it c cheapens ththese women. and alsoso what theyey represeso otother women, girls, and aspirg girls s ross northth america.. i was really outraged initially. amy: so

. >>> the radio city rockets are dancing at president-elect trump's inauguration next month, but not everybody is kicking her heels up about it and one took to twitter saying she was embarrassed about it. and they called for a boycott and urge complaints. the rockets have performed at radio city music hall. >>> all right moving up on 1:00 lets get a final check of the forecast from melissa magee. >> it's a nice one rick, the numbers across the area 48 for a high and sun to increasing clouds and 47 in reading and 50 in cape may and 47 in toms river, a nice mild afternoon. we are tracking rain that arrives after midnight and a wet start to christmas eve. but it looks like conditions dry out for christmas day. >> have a nice holiday by the way. >>> coming up at 4:00 a holiday edition of freebie friday ideas for free family activities this weekend and free coffee to give you a caffeine kick and from cars to planes to grocery stores to malls and covering all the last minute preps in the delaware and lehigh valleys. and in big talkers a display you won't want to miss. it became her husband

we'll get more of that. >> reporter: donald trump and the radio city rockettes, both new york city icons. ♪ but the rockettes are kicking up controversy over the upcoming presidential inauguration. one dancer speaking out after feeling pressure to perform at the ceremony for a candidate she does not support. quote, we do a lot of events, but there have been no events that could cause trauma. and doing this could cause trauma for some people. that said to journalist in a marie claire report. >> emotionally, people were crying on stage. >> reporter: some of the dancers full time were told they had no choice but to perform in next month's scheduled event. word created a firestorm in social media. marie claire reports the backlash is what changed the minds of the dancers' union. madison square garden who employs the dancers added we have more requests to participate than slots available. >> a lot of artists have not wanted to participate, and the rockettes have. it's making it seem like they stand by him and his policies. >> reporter: others favor the boycott like his former rockette who app

is a section of the 72-foot half-round tree that gets mounted on the facade, on the marquee at radio cityr: that's it. eee full tree is wired with 10,000 l.e.d lights. it took 25 people to build and 40 people to install. >> we closed three lanes on sixth avenue and worked over night and overnight, christmas asppens at radio city. >> reporter: his clients are a o'o's who of retailers up and down fifth avenue, and in 30 cities around the country, like cartier. n> we decorate the mansion on fifth avenue with a giant bow and ribbon, and the panthers are a significant part of the cartier marketing. so we have these lit panthers climbing up the building and sitting on the ledges. >> reporter: for years, schwam worked hard to build american christmas. >> i literally walked every ttock of manhattan and called everyone that i could possibly call. it took a number of years, but slowly but surely i started to gain a clientele. >> you've got to go big or go home. >> reporter: mark metric is president of saks fifth avenue. >> what does american christmas bring that nobody else does? >> they bring elev

page, the world famous radio city rockettes are scheduled to perform at donald trump's inauguration next month, but some dancers have voiced their displeasure and want to boycott it. and we're almost at the end of the year and we've put together photos from the biggest events of 2016. you can find them on our home page. more news in two minutes. days after they were pul >>> good-bye, california, hello, arizona. uber's fleet of self-driving cars have arrived in phoenix days after they were pulled from san francisco streets. the dmv banned the cars from california roads because of safety issues. today arizona's governor touted the state's business-friendly environment and had a special message for uber. >> california may not want you. we want you to know arizona does want uber. we are a state that is open for business. we are a state that welcomes business and new people and technology. i. >> uber hasn't announced a date when the cars will be tested or how many will be included. uber previously had 16 self-driving cars registered in california. >> reporter: governor brown is issuing h

. >>> the radio city rockettes have been dazzling crowds for decades.booked as one of the big-name acts for the inauguration next month. as soon as that was announced, some of the rockettes are already trying to back out. why? cnn's brynn gingras has the details. >> reporter: donald trump and the radio city rockettes, both new york city icons. but the rockettes are kicking up controversy over the upcoming presidential inauguration. one dancer speaking out after feeling pressure to perform at the ceremony for a candidate she does not support. quote, we do a lot of events but there have been no events that could cause trauma and doing this would cause trauma for some people. that said, the journalist in marie claire exclusive report. >> emotional, people were crying on stage. >> reporter: some of the dancers who are full time were initially told they had no choice but to perform in next month's event. word of the scheduled performance created a firestorm within the rockettes organization and on social media. marie claire reports backlash is what changed t

so we're very honored to have the radio city rockettes. they're a wonderful group, a group, again, that says everything we want to hear about america. women who are so beautiful, women so strong, and so talented, from all over this country, who will come andoin in the celebration of unity. celebration of a new day in america. and america being a city on a hill once again. >> let's talk about some of our living presidents, the carter center confirmed yesterday that former president jimmy carter has made plans to attend the inauguration. "time" magazine saying george w. bush and clinton are putting off the decision whether to attend. are you reading into that or trying not to read into that decision yet? >> i am not. i'm planning -- helping plan an inaugural that is a celebration of freedom and democracy. and an event that is going to be speaking to all americans. and we welcome, of course, all living presidents at that event and hope for their participation. but it's, again, just like for any american, up for them to decide. >> obviously, i

. >>> well, coming up, we go behind the scenes of the radio city christmas spectacular. >> will ganzws now." >>> "world news now" continues after this from our abc stations. >>> so some 2 million americans or people will get to see what's called the christmas speck tack spectacular at radio city this year. >> it is spectacular. >> it is. >> abc's will ganz got a chance of a lifetime getting up close and personal and getting a few dancing pointers from the rockettes themselves. >> reporter: the tree at rockefeller center. those iconic christmas movie moments. ♪ i'm dreaming of a white christmas ♪ the holiday season is upon us here in midtown, manhattan, a tradition as famous as the christmas tree itself, the radio city rockettes at the christmas spectacular. i've been working on the high kicks, but something tells me i might need a pointer or two. somewhere in between four shows a day and 300 kicks per show, two members of the iconic precision dance team took a little time to spill some show secrets. they met me backstage in the most holly, jolly, sparkly room this side of the north p

. >> the radio city rockettes set to inauguration. some say they don't want any part of it. >> alec baldwin said he would perform on one condition. if he could sing "highway to hell." >> all that. >> that could have been a tap-in with crawford out of the net! >> and all that matters. >> down to seven seconds. he makes a move and dallas beats the clippers in los angeles. merry christmas! >> on "cbs this morning: saturday." >> santa claus is almost ready for his annual trip around the world. he left his home in finland in his sleigh. at the north pole gather the rest of his reindeer and make his final preparations and he sets off to deliver gifts to children around the world. go for it, santa. ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪ memories! ♪ >>> welcome to the holiday weekend, everyone. i'm anthony mason along with alex wagner. >>> we have a great lineup for you this christmas eve and the start of hanukkah. later on, we will show you a unique photo exhibit photographer neil slavens who is known for taking portraits of group and we will tal

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>> radio city, anaheim. >> jimmy: dave got it correct.io city, anaheim. [ cheers and applause ] in what year did metallica officially form? lars? >> '81. >> jimmy: '81 is correct, metallica, you win! metallica wins their own game! [ cheers and applause ] i want to congratulate you, you are going home with dave's wallet, congratulations. >> we are going partying, boys and girls! >> where's the money? >> wait -- >> who's she? >> whoa! >> condoms? >> maybe, yeah. >> wow. okay. >> jimmy: there's all kinds of good stuff in there and it is all yours to take home. dave, are you disappointed? >> no, no. opportunity of a lifetime. >> jimmy: you did get to spend some quality time with metallica. gentlemen, i believe you have a consolation prize of some kind for dave. is that correct? >> we have a consolation prize, yes. we're playing a bunch of shows in the states next summer. you're going to be our guest at one of them. we'll fly you out. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: metallica here with us tonight. we'll be right back with david spade! [ chee

. >> reporter: donald trump and the radio city rockettes both new york city icons. ♪ >> reporter: buticking up controversy over the upcoming presidential inauguration. one dancer speaking out after feeling pressure to perform at the ceremony for a candidate she does not support. quote, we do a lot of events, but there have been no events that could cause trauma, and doing this would cause trauma for some people. that said to a journalist in a marie claire exclusive report. >> reporter: she said emotionally people were crying on stage. >> reporter: according to if journalist, some of the answer thors were told they had no choice but to perform in the event. word of the scheduled performance created a fire storm within the rockettes organization and on social media. marie claire reports the backlash is what changed the minds of the management. the dancer's union said it never required participation and it would be voluntary. madison square garden said we had more rockettes request to participate than slots available. >> a lot of artists haven't wanted to participate and she's upset the

. >> donald trump and the radio city rockettes. york city icons. ♪ but the rockettes are kicking up controversy over the upcoming presidential inauguration. one dancer speaking out after feeling pressure to perform at the ceremony for a cad she does not support. saying we do a lot of events but there have been no events that would cause trauma. and doing this would cause trauma for some people. >> the rockette said that emotionally people were drying on stage. >> come of the dancers full time were initially told they had no choice but to perform in next month's event. word of the scheduled performance created a fire storm within the organization and on smald. marie claire reports the backlash is what changed the minds of the rockettes management. the dancer's union said it never required participation and that it would be voluntary. madison square garden added quote we had more rockettes request to participant than we have slots available. >> a lot don't want to participate. and she's upset the rockettes have. making it seem as tha

starting the radio city rockettes.e parade of the wooden soldiers which has been in the show since 1933. or if you have something more silly we have the rag doll number and there's plenty of high eye traditional rockette kick lines. >> what is the strut? >> what is the strut? >> our strut is our waist high kick where we snap our leg out and we have our high eye kick. >> what kind of pressure do you feel on your soldiers, especially the tourists who never been to new york city before and they have to see your show? >> i wouldn't say it's a pressure. it's a joy. these families are taking 90 minutes out of their hectic schedules to come visit us. it's a moment we can give families pure joy in the audience. >> seeing little girls look up on the stage is unlike anything anyone can imagine. >> growing up, like i wanted to be a rockette. i can't dance. there was no hope in that. >> in south carolina, all these girls come all over the world to see you guys. hundreds of people audition for this and how many get selected and wha

entertainers and americans reaching out wanting to be part i can announce on your air that the radio city rockettes will be taking part in the inaugural celebration they did so in someone and 2005. the rockettes are a wonderful group who have been a part of american culture for decades almost 100 years and they represent many women from around the country and what's best about america so we're excited to have them be a part of the inaugural. >> i remember being a kid and going to radio city and they're amazing. let me ask you this, did you approach them? did they approach you? what will their role be at inauguration? >> we're still determining exact specifics but they will be part of the inaugural balls there may be something else but they are going to be a big part of the celebration of freedom and democracy, a uniting event whereby donald trump and the trump movement move into washington, d.c. and get to work making sure americans are safe at home and their jobs. >> so we have the rockettes, i had scene a report about the mormon tabernacle choir. >> that's official, the mormon tabernacl

. >> reporter: the last 90 plus years the radio city rockets have been at spectacular reward, sing in histy choreographer and good cheer >> all the dancing. >> reporter: the rockets also performed at least three presidential inaugurations. on thursday, the dancers themselves learned they'd perform at a fourth. this january 20th, when donald trump accept the oath of office >> i don't have high hopes for his presidency >> some rockets felt the same way. >> kind of sad, no, if they don't want to, they don't have to >> the union warned them against any inauguration boycott wri obligated doing the best performance to reflect an american institution which has been here over 90 years is your job. hope this pulls into focus the bottom line on this work >> i think they should be fired >> in madison square garden company issued a statement writing for a rockette to be considered, they must voluntarily sign up and are never told they have to perform at a particular event including the inaugural, it is always their choice >> i think employees have the right -- they shouldn't be forced to do somet

. >>> next, the radio city rockette are slated to perform at his inauguration. one of the dancers is publicly expressing p n expressing . . . . . . . . >>> you all know the famous radio city rockettes, set to perform at trump's inauguration. some might be trying to get out of it. one complained to marie claire saying we do a lot of events but no events that could cause trauma and doing this would cause trauma for some people. this is making our show, job, name branded as right wing. this is not a republican or democrats issue. it is a women's rights issue, racism, sexism. the company that employs the group says none of the dancers are compelled to perform and there are more dancers willing to perform than there are spots available. >> exactly. >> maybe the one who was against it wasn't invited to dancing in. >> she says her friend who is part of it feels unsafe or something, kimberly. she doesn't want to wear that costume. >> no safe spaces for the legs, is that what it is? i'm available if they are tight for a couple spots. >> you have to be recession-proof the

the radio city rockettes performed their incredible routines last this holiday tradition started back in 1931. niagara falls is dialing up the wow factor after undergoing a four-million dollar lighting makeover. when this festival of lights is cast over the falls in rainbow hues each night. officials say the 4-million dollar makeover includes energy-efficient l-e-d lighting. the night light show has been taking place for the past 20 ar tonight at 10 p-m, the falls will shine red to show support for world aids day. we'll be right "im hoping this program can decrease crime in the valley." today police will unveil a new line of defense to protect your home from thiefs. how you can help metro solve a crime if it happens in your own backyard. "you go to a hotel you expect to have at least free parking, you're paying for the hotel" the days of easy, free valet parking will soon be a thing of the past on the strip. what the new pay-to-park rules mean for you. it's time to dig deep into your pockets to brighten the holidays for a local child in need. where you can go today to make sure they h

. >> reporter: donald trump and the radio city rockettes, both new york city icons. ♪ >> reporter: buter the upcoming presidential inauguration. one dancer speaking out after feeling pressure to perform at the ceremony for a candidate she does not support. quote, we do a lot of events, but there have been no events that could cause trauma, and doing this would cause trauma for some people. that said in a marie claire report. >> the rockette said people. >> reporter: crying on stage. >> reporter: some of the dancers who are full-time were initially told they had no choice but to perform in next months's event. word of the scheduled performance created a fire storm within the rockettes' organization and on social media. marie claire reports the backlash is what changed the minds of the rockettes' mankt. the union said it never required participation and it would be voluntary. madison squiare garden said we have more people requesting to participate than slots available. >> she's upset the rockettes have, thus making it seem as if they stand by him and his policies. >> reporter: with danc

. >>> the famous radio city rockettes are set to perform but some of them are reacting on social media. after finding the news, some fellow performers went on stage with tears in our eyes and heavy hearts. >> because of things that have been said that we would be sending a message. >> the company that employs them says the appearance is voluntary. they added they had more that wanted to perform than spots available. >>> four people get a fresh start in the new year. chris christie pardoned them yesterday, includes two navy veterans that went to prison for drug and nonviolent charges. he pardoned a kentucky resident arrested for illegal possession of firearm and retired iron worker who struggles with addiction issues. >>> a new jersey judge refused to appoint a special prosecutor in the criminal case against governor christie in the bridge gate scandal. they first denied the request this month. last month a jury convicted two former aides in connection with closures on the bridge. governor christie has never been ha the starting off with temperatures in philadelphia neighborhoods. the t

now, people are talking about the radio city rockettes. they accepted an invitation to perform. some of the individual rockettes expressing concern to the union they didn't want to go. the up yun saying no one is being forced to perform. quite frankly, no one needs to be forced to perform. madison square gardens, which owns the rockettes, released a statement saying we have more rockettes that want to participate than we have room for them. maybe donald trump is having a little bit of trouble getting people to come on board. back in november, for example, his committee chair said that elton john was going to be at inauguration. it turns out, elton john spokesman said, no, he is not going to be there. this is hollywood. it is kind of a tough crowd. they are liberal leaning and donald trump's response to all of this has been to tweet this, the so-called a-list celebrities all wanting tickets to the inaugust gur raugs but look what they did for hillary. nothing. i want the people. we know donald trump wants to put up a big show and a big performance. in the run-up to the republican

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this morning, how one of the radio city rockettes is giving an amazing opportunity to a danger. a day and 300 kicks in a show. that is an average day for the christmas spectacular season. despite her schedule and grueling year, she took the time out to host a dance schedule for a group of kids. it is what many little girls' dreams are made of. a chance to be a rockette for a day. >> you can hardly sleep? me, too. i was so excited. >> reporter: on this day, alyssa is making that wish come true for an extraordinary group of kids. >> just made me so happy. i felt like my treatments coming true. >> reporter: kids with more than the love of dance in common. they all battled cancer. >> i had lymphoma. >> i had stage three germ cell. >> it let me be free for once instead of wrapped in the wires. >> reporter: come for tforting s group? they are not alone. their teacher already battled cancer. >> this year has been a ride for you. >> on february 27th, my parents were actually the ones who gave me the diagnosis. early stage breast cancer. my life was turned upside down. all my plans were

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as a matter of fact, that's how the radio city rockette dynamic works.n voluntary. this is some fake news that they were going to be forced to do it. you can opt into a project like that which is prepared appropriate. one young woman complained she was going to cry if she had to do it. she doesn't have to. some say the rockettes will be traumatized if they're forced. >> i think some of that is projection. no one is going to be traumatized. rockettes and other performers perform for all kinds of people all the time. as a matter of fact the tourists in this city, some of you see. >> lined up behind us. >> come from states who both voted for donald trump and hillary clinton. they get into the radio city music hall and rockettes are fine with that they have been. the bottom line is if you want to be consistent my message to conservatives and liberals is to have it both be for people of faith and performers and we will be in good shape. >> positive message for a happy new year. >> same to you. >> appreciate you coming. in most everyone has some kind of new ye

radio city rockettes, among others all took part in the celebration. some 50-thousand colored lights cover the tree. remember that packers fan who swore to wear shorts until they won? well you'd think he'd put on some pants now they they broke their losing streak... but... he's getting superstitious. "i decided, i think my shorts are good luck. so i'm gonna wear shorts as long as they keep as his choice but his son-in-law also put 100-dollars on the line. the packers are now five and six after beating the eagles on monday. they take on the texans at lambeau field on sunday. join fox six for a special coats for kids collection next week. our tom wachs will be at the steinhafels in waukesha -- collecting coats of all sizes -- new or gently used. the first 200 people to donate at least ticket vouchers to see the harlem globetrotters on new years eve at the bmo harris bradley center find more details on our website fox6now.com. ahead at five: major league baseball has a new collective bargaining agreement in the works. the changes we could see for the next

the trump team has secured performances from the mormon tabernacle choir, the radio city rockettes andtalent" who will sing the national anthem. buon tsday inn exclusive interview with marie claire, one rocketteescribed the turmoil that's ensnared the dance troupe since they've been asked to perform. the dancer said we do a lot of events, but there have been no events that could cause trauma and doing this would add trauma to some people. this is making our show, our job, our name branded as right-wing. some rockettes fear losing their job if they refuse to perform. last week the company managing the rockettes told nbc news that for a rockette to be considered for an event, they must voluntarily sign up, are never told they have to perform at a particular event. for more now, i'm joined by former rockette, autumn withers. autumn, thanks for joining us. i'm trying to figure out. so we've got one current rockette speaking out, not anonymously right now saying she doesn't want to be there. i'm having a hard time seeing where the outrage or controversy is here. it's not a trump rally, it i

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radio city say the dancers's participation is voluntary. major acts declined to perform at the ceremony. . the vikings football team runs into trouble. it was taxiing when skidded and got stuck in the snow and ice. they face the greenbay packers tomorrow in greenbay. >>> how is this for a sweet treat heading into the holidays, we may let you know where you can get a free drink from star bucks every day the rest of the year. she's a basketball player without a team. why that new jersey girl is making a full court press to play with the boys. also this. >>> i tweeted it. i was like, his family and i just, and blew up on twitter. >> you have to see his price less reaction when he learned he was being adopted. stephen colberts reveals three things he would say >>> odor in south philadelphia, we've been getting a lot of calls and tweets about it in the last hour, some people say the odor smells like gas or a rotten eggs, pgw has crews checking out the smell. we're told they have not found elevated gas levels. we'll keep following the story and b

the mormon tabernacle choir and the radio city music hall rockets will perform, but not during the same performance. thank you very much for being here with us. "hardball" is up next. >> the reality tv white house. let's play "hardball." >> per good evening from new york in for chris matthews. in the 1980s, it was getting his name in the paper and reality tv. these days donald trump's go to medium and his communication tool of choice is twitter. he on used it to announce appointments and policy and late night comedy shows, beauty show winners and the cast of brought way shows. twitter has given us a window into the thought process. for example, this morning within the span of ten minutes, trump tweeted a rebuke of a staunch supporter to expand the nuclear arsenal.

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