(CNN) A pair of institutions traditionally associated with white conservative men arrived at two very different conclusions Wednesday about symbols of America's racist past. Aides planned listening sessions for Trump with black leaders that took days to materialize, including one on Wednesday that only included participants who already support him. And he has maintained staunch support for symbols of America's racist history even as much of the country appears ready to move on. In an impromptu midafternoon meeting with his press secretary, Trump dictated a tweet declaring such a proposition a nonstarter. On Wednesday, the White House returned to the very same argument -- using almost identical language -- that Trump had made that day.

Source: CNN June 10, 2020 22:37 UTC