Thursday, August 22, 2019: Trump Sparks Confusion With Policy Changes, Rhetoric

The President contradicts himself on guns and the economy -- stoking confusion and raising questions about his behavior. Plus, Bernie Sanders offers his version of a Green New Deal -- and he adds a new twist to Medicare for All to deal with complaints from unions who like their employer-provided health care. And the Democratic field loses Governor Jay Inslee but still has 20-plus active candidates. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Matt Viser with The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti. Also on the program: CNN's Military & Diplomatic Analyst Retires Rear Adm. John Kirby

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