Is Trump ready to wage war at home?

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While chaos in Los Angeles continues, with a curfew in place in the city to prevent further unrest, Donald Trump spent the day hunkered down in a bunker with helicopters soaring above and drones buzzing by at a celebration of the US army's birthday.
US correspondents Mark Stone in Washington DC and Martha Kelner in LA discuss the parallels between the president's display of military celebration, and sending troops in to restore law and order against protesters.
Plus, as US and Chinese negotiators meet in London to try and resolve the ongoing trade war between the two nations, Mark and Martha ask what's at stake.
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