New book reveals Biden campaign discussion, as 2024 campaign unraveled
Chris Whipple joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the 2024 election and his new book, 'Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History.'
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