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	Podcast:		State of the Union
	Episode:		Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. James Clyburn, David Axelrod and Van Jones
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:43:58
	Publish Date:		2025-05-18 14:53:00
	Description:		On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss Trump’s tariff policy, efforts to negotiate trade deals, and plans for the US to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Then, Jake presses Democratic Rep. James Clyburn over his past support for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign amid new reporting about Biden’s health. Next, CNN Chief Political Analyst David Axelrod and CNN Senior Political Commentator Van Jones join Jake to respond to his reporting that top Biden aides hid signs of decline from the public. Finally, Jake previews his new book “Original Sin” and looks at the dilemma facing Democrats as they try to look ahead to 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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