Friday, September 20, 2019: Trump Downplays Whistleblower Complaint Ahead of News Conference

Trump discusses tensions with Iran and the trade war with China at a news conference with Australia's Prime Minister. Prior to the news conference the President announced tough new sanctions on the Iranian national bank He also addressed the growing controversy over a mysterious whistleblower complaint, calling it a "political hack job." Today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, CNN's Mike Rogers, CNN's Carrie Cordero, Maggie Haberman with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins

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