Donald Trump scraps business councils as executives resign

US President's comments following violent protests blamed for mass resignations

Donald Trump disbands advisory groups after mass resignations
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Donald Trump has disbanded two business advisory groups after several chief executives resigned in protest at his handling of violent protests in Charlottesville last weekend.

One woman died and at least 20 more were injured when a far-right protester drove his car into an anti-fascist demonstration.

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