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Why Is CNN Paying a Trump Campaign Adviser?

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It is generally frowned upon for paid contributors to officially assist political campaigns. But in Trump adviser David Urban’s case, CNN appears to be OK with it.

Justin Baragona
Justin Baragona 

Senior Media Reporter

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Justin Baragona

Justin Baragona

Senior Media Reporter

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