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On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 22,000 points for the first time. The surge in the markets is something the president often touts as a mark of success, especially since the White House's legislative efforts continue to fall short.
From the Russia investigation to continued staffing shake-ups, why are the markets performing so well when the country continues to face political turmoil? Ben White, POLITICO Pro's chief economic correspondent and author of the “Morning Money” column, weighs in.
This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich.