Donald Trump to Black Church: 'We Are In This All Together' (Video)

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Donald Trump to Black Church: 'We Are In This All Together'
The Republican presidential candidate was met with protests as he visited a black church for the first time.
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Donald Trump to Black Church: 'We Are In This All Together'

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Donald Trump to Black Church: 'We Are In This All Together'

The Republican presidential candidate was met with protests as he visited a black church for the first time.

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