Trump’s Attacks on Khan Family Roil Race But May Not Alter It
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Donald Trump’s swipe at the heartbroken parents of a Muslim-American war hero killed in Iraq has sparked condemnation across party lines, prompting top Republicans in Congress to distance themselves from the GOP presidential nominee, and for Democrat Hillary Clinton to reassess her own tack with voters during a weekend bus tour across Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Clinton and her running mate, Tim Kaine, may be tempted to see Trump’s tangles with the Khan family as a defining moment with 98 days left in the race. That's especially true on the heels of Trump’s latest controversial statements. In recent days, he has criticized John Allen, a top retired Marine general who backs Clinton; stated he wishes Russia success in hacking Clinton’s e-mails; and appeared to justify Russian aggression in Ukraine.