President Trump's Approval Ratings, Syria, and Music and Politics
14 April 2017
William J. Conti, Partner at Baker & Hostetler, discusses recent polls that show a majority of Americans support President Trump's decision to launch a military airstrike in Syria, Russia's role, and top political songs and what gave rise to them.
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