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Trump halts elephant hunt decision amid outcry

By John Siciliano
Published November 18, 2017 1:22am ET
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Trump halts elephant hunt decision amid outcry
Earlier on Friday, the Interior Department decided to allow hunters to import elephant trophies from Zimbabwe. However, President Trump said on Twitter that he would delay the move and talk with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke first. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) | Nati Harnik

President Trump is placing on hold the Interior Department’s Friday decision to allow hunters to import elephant trophies from Zimbabwe.

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