MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 3, and reports on the historical impact of Donald Trump's criminal trial and Hope Hicks' testimony. Douglas Brinkley, Yodit Tewolde, Andrew Weismann and Melissa Murray join.

Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies about tough times in 2016 campaign

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Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies about tough times in 2016 campaign

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