Trump gets blowback for his 'Pocahontas' jab at Navajo event

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Families of Native American war veterans and politicians of both major parties are criticizing President Donald Trump for using a White House event honoring Navajo Code Talkers to take a political jab at a Democratic senator he has nicknamed "Pocahontas."

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