Phillip perplexed as Trump hints at military role in bond-market turmoil
TL;DR
CNN's Abby Phillip pressed President Trump on his remark that the military could be used to quell volatility in the bond market, a comment Trump framed as one of several possible interventions as bond yields rise; the moment drew bewildered reaction from Phillip and the CNN panel as they noted a Treasury buyback move and ongoing concerns about rates.
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