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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Trump making way to Yad Vashem for brisk wreath-laying
Trump’s motorcade is now making its way to Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, where he will lay a wreath and spend a harefooted 15 minutes at the site, considered among the most important institutions in the country and a required stop for visiting dignitaries.
Some have criticized the brevity of the visit, especially as Trump has been accused of courting anti-Semitic supporters and failing to address the phenomenon.
For a look at what scholars think Trump might gain in his 15 minutes, read this.
https://youtu.be/8ZwPQafpxiw?t=28m49s
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