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US officials dispute Trump's claim that Beirut was attacked

by Associated Press
| August 5, 2020 9:30 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday that most people think the deadly explosion Tuesday in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an accident, contradicting President Donald Trump, who said American generals told him it was likely caused by a bomb.

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