Jeers for Trump’s IED remarks

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Donald Trump raised eyebrows Monday afternoon when he seemed to suggest that American troops have no reason to fear improvised explosive devices so long as they’re riding in an armored vehicle.

His comments, which were made during a campaign rally in Iowa, centered on reports that America’s best military equipment has been captured by enemies in the Middle East.

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