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He downplayed the danger ... well, unless you're a woman.
Mogherini downplayed the comments when asked about them on Monday.
Chief Executive Victor Luis, however, downplayed the social media backlash.
Defense Secretary James Mattis, however, downplayed that criticism last week.
Republicans have downplayed every twist and turn of this investigation.
May's office had earlier downplayed the technical impact of defeat.
He has generally downplayed his faith in his political career.
When reached for comment, an Uber rep downplayed the change.
Priebus downplayed other differences between Trump and Pence, as well.
Trump on Wednesday downplayed the report, calling it a study.
Jhunjhunwala, for his part, downplayed the concerns about the numbers.
However, an Apple spokesperson downplayed concerns Friday to VICE News.
For decades, women's place in skateboarding was questioned and downplayed.
They have also downplayed any differences of opinion on Apple.
But the problem of methane leaks should not be downplayed.
But Cuban also downplayed the controversy over Trump's tax returns.
Collins also downplayed the need for legislation to protect Mueller.
Outspoken Trump opponents downplayed the burst of endorsements on Thursday.
Both Collins and Senate GOP leadership have downplayed their exclusion.
Relatives said the hospital downplayed the seriousness of the situation.
The agency on Tuesday downplayed the implications of the deal.
When blood has shown up, it's been accidental and downplayed.
Others downplayed the prospect of tensions between Arabs and Kurds.
The protesters had mostly disappeared; the networks downplayed the story.
"Nothingburger" can be slang for something hyped that is downplayed.
Just days ago, Bolsonaro downplayed the impact of the coronavirus.
In the US, President Donald Trump downplayed the coronavirus threat.
Collins downplayed concerns about running against a sitting Republican senator.
This often gets lost — or downplayed — in health care debates.
Trump has downplayed the illegal contribution and the IRS fine.
Later, China downplayed the number of SARS patients in Beijing.
In a statement to Motherboard, Lime downplayed the fee slashes.
John Barrasso, a solid Trump supporter, downplayed the Bolton news.
When we spoke, Ernst downplayed the meetings as largely administrative.
Intel, for its part, downplayed the seriousness of the attack.
But he downplayed the likelihood of more aggressive rate hikes.
She remembers feeling the company downplayed the concerns of residents.
Some have downplayed what the memo augurs for US policy.
Justice Steven Breyer downplayed the impact of an eight-member court.
But the Justice Department downplayed those concerns in this specific hire.
For its part, Lyft downplayed the significance of the roaming partnership.
A White House spokesman downplayed the significance of the NBC report.
The White House has downplayed reports of his possible impending exit.
A source close to the defense downplayed Tuesday's developments as procedural.
He also downplayed his role and ownership stake in Fly Apps.
In the AIBA statement, Rahimov downplayed concerns about his personal situation.
On Tuesday, Anthem CEO Joseph Swedish downplayed tensions between the firms.
But in a statement, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son downplayed the debacle.
Burr has downplayed any tension between his committee and the Treasury.
Comcast downplayed its use of misleading fees when contacted by Motherboard.
Analysts and market participants downplayed the comments as details were unclear.
Trump aides have downplayed Page's importance as an informal campaign adviser.
When asked about the catsuit ban, Williams, however, downplayed his remarks.
Earlier Monday, both Afghan and US officials had downplayed the threat.
Should transient cell signals be downplayed if there's a university nearby?
Previous governments downplayed the power of criminal organisations, says Mr Moro.
The Egyptian government has downplayed reports of the Noor field's size.
Eventually the case was closed after the father downplayed the concern.
Officials from both countries downplayed suggestions of a worsening bilateral relationship.
They felt she had downplayed the outrages of figures like Tilton.
Trump's incoming White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, downplayed any trouble.
A day later, Tillerson downplayed the likelihood of any immediate conflict.
The Polish government has downplayed the significance of the formal assessment.
Had he not done that she would likely have downplayed them.
Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway downplayed the comments to CNN's Anderson Cooper.
As expectations and pressure grew, Mr Ranieri downplayed his team's ambitions.
Several Senate Republicans downplayed the notion McConnell's leadership post was endangered.
So far, such talk is dismissed and downplayed by the companies.
Wray downplayed Trump's critical tweets in the interview with the Journal.
The investor downplayed Tesla's supposed advantage in batteries from its Gigafactory.
He also downplayed the potential economic harm of the new tariffs.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg has downplayed Facebook's role as a media company.
A spokeswoman for ESPN, however, downplayed the significance of the talk.
Walker downplayed the request from Pence when asked about it Wednesday.
Schultz also downplayed stark campaign trail rhetoric between Obama and Trump.
The company downplayed the terminations in a statement, emphasizing recent hires.
Firtash's lawyers have downplayed the relationship between their client and Parnas.
Trump, conversely, for weeks downplayed the risk posed by the coronavirus.
Yet Bolsonaro has downplayed the coronavirus, as recently as this week.
Elon Musk, the company's founder and CEO, has downplayed the pandemic.
DeGrom downplayed it as lucky; Sale allowed that he crushed it.
Asked about his thoughts on those figures, Mnuchin downplayed the spike.
Falwell has publicly downplayed the threat of coronavirus in recent weeks.
Sometimes that fact is emphasized and other times it is downplayed.
But bank executives have downplayed concerns, pointing to continuing loan growth.
Rosselló downplayed his lack of political and work experience, Companys said.
The White House has downplayed concerns about Trump's stops on Wednesday.
Officials have downplayed any impact of the outbreak on military readiness.
Trump also downplayed the controversy, while drawing more attention to it.
But the revised memo downplayed both of those sets of threats.
Graham downplayed Risch's legislation, suggesting there was room for multiple bills.
President Donald Trump himself downplayed expectations in an interview with Reuters.
The JPMorgan boss downplayed recent concerns about rising auto loan delinquencies.
Trump has repeatedly downplayed any concerns about a looming American recession.
Sanders' current state director downplayed the lack of official union endorsements.
Drew Hammill, Pelosi's spokesman, downplayed the meeting's timing in a statement.
Gabbard's campaign downplayed the departures, as did Batrice and Revolution Messaging.
Liz Bowman, an EPA spokeswoman, downplayed the memo in a statement.
"Women's roles have been downplayed in the New Testament," she says.
But she downplayed the power of that strategy to decide races.
"When Lindsay described it, she kind of downplayed it," he said.
The Kremlin has downplayed Nemtsov's significance, calling his murder a "provocation".
Trump has repeatedly downplayed fears about Russian election interference in public.
Most players downplayed any notion of added drama between the rivals.
A Jones spokesman downplayed Moore's lawsuit in a brief statement Thursday.
Carr slammed Warren for her criticism of Trump and downplayed her popularity.
It&aposs really hard to hear words of zero tolerance being downplayed.
His campaign downplayed expectations after recent polls showed him trailing Donald Trump.
At first, it was the way left wing groups downplayed anti-Semitism.
Larry Kudlow, the president&aposs top economic adviser, downplayed Trump&aposs tweet.
However, when contacted by Backchannel, two advisors downplayed their involvement with WOTF.
The firm downplayed the future impact from President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, had downplayed expectations for the talks.
Trump's transition on Wednesday downplayed any suggestion the transition was lagging behind.
The lawsuit alleges that Juul routinely downplayed the strength of its nicotine.
Trump, for his part, has downplayed the shutdown's effect on government workers.
In a statement emailed to The Verge, the company downplayed any wrongdoing.
In fact, I downplayed a lot of my background and my career.
During her sentencing, Butina downplayed any larger scheme to influence US politics.
Reid downplayed the difference between Elliott and the Dallas backup running backs.
Fury's participation in later Marvel movies was downplayed after The Winter Soldier.
" Conway downplayed her role in Trump's evolution -- "I don't think that's me.
Officials downplayed connections between his beheading and the highly-publicized political event.
Republicans have in the years since downplayed, obfuscated, or ignored climate change.
Officials downplayed the unrest, saying the inmates were safely in their cells.
Max Temkin, one of Cards Against Humanity's designers, downplayed any commercial considerations.
Earlier in the campaign, Trump also downplayed the heroism of Arizona Sen.
Texas Republicans downplayed concerns about the party's diversity and ability to compete.
She downplayed the impact of financial market volatility, according to prepared remarks.
Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) on Wednesday downplayed the Senate's rebuke of Sen.
Before Friday's launch SpaceX had downplayed expectations for the rocket's successful return.
Cornyn, however, downplayed the chances of tweaks to the legislation passing Congress.
During his confirmation hearings, Pruitt downplayed humans' role in causing global warming.
Still, he downplayed expectations on turnout, suggesting he isn't quite like Obama.
Coach Chief Executive Victor Luis downplayed the slowdown in the handbag market.
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Barr downplayed the efficacy of gun control laws.
The company also downplayed the real-world risk posed by this attack.
While Judge downplayed it, manager Joe Girardi was thrilled for the rookie.
The water minister has publicly downplayed the threat posed by the dam.
The US has also, bizarrely, downplayed Soleimani's role in the Kirkuk affair.
" Trump's campaign downplayed the controversy, issuing a statement attacking the "dishonest media.
The drugmaker downplayed the possibility of a bankruptcy filing in a Feb.
The media coverage of Trump's campaign often downplayed his support in suburbs.
The former Trump administration staffer downplayed Grimm's prison sentence for tax fraud.
A Burr spokesperson downplayed expectations his comments could signal the bill's return.
But the official downplayed the likelihood of the summit proceeding on course.
Critics say the president has consistently downplayed the threat of white nationalism.
There was no fluff or exaggeration — if anything, it's all super downplayed.
The agency downplayed any concerns over the lack of a permanent leader.
A senior NATO official downplayed concerns over the future of the alliance.
At the same time, Stivers downplayed the consequences of a Republican loss.
Spund downplayed the risks to Google from the New York Times report.
She defended and downplayed them but didn't say they were a mistake.
Unfortunately, Safaree's serious domestic allegations against Minaj were downplayed during this exchange.
But the president has downplayed reports about sending troops to the region.
The societal risks of heritable genome editing, while often downplayed, are grave.
Trump downplayed the chain of events, which includes killings of Kurdish civilians.
Mr. Trump, traveling in India, downplayed concerns about the spread back home.
He also downplayed the challenges of a luxury market that has weakened.
De Blasio has pushed for it, while Cuomo has downplayed the idea.
Musk has continually questioned and downplayed the threat posed by the coronavirus.
For weeks, top hosts and personalities on the network downplayed the coronavirus.
Trump downplayed the whole thing by repeatedly comparing it to the flu.
The president also downplayed the human rights abuses committed in North Korea.
Mercado downplayed the importance of union endorsements for rank-and-file voters.
He downplayed his excessive youthful drinking to the point of rank dishonesty.
Others have downplayed political choices, so he puts them front and center.
Mnuchin downplayed this problem, pointing out that crude can be sourced elsewhere.
White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah downplayed criticisms of Kelly's manner.
One Wall Street analyst downplayed the impact of a potential delay Wednesday.
But she downplayed any explicit political significance, though she acknowledged its presence.
He also downplayed media reports that Nuvia was focusing any one company.
Trump, meanwhile, has denied any wrongdoing and downplayed his communications with Ukraine.
The commission's final report downplayed the role of guns in school shootings.
In public, however, Trump Jr. has downplayed his involvement in the negotiations.
But Pompeo on Tuesday still downplayed Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons.
Watson downplayed talk of a brewing friendly rivalry between him and Mahomes.
"That 'Afro' side of us has been downplayed for centuries," says Rojas.
Mark Mellman, president of the Democratic Majority for Israel, downplayed the fundraising.
He downplayed the impact of the Lifeline decision and excoriated the media.
State officials repeatedly downplayed residents' concerns about the quality of the water.
Trump has downplayed those tests, even as they have violated UN resolutions.
Culp also downplayed talk that he could further shuffle GE's executive ranks.
Dollar Tree's Chief Financial officer Kevin Wampler downplayed any impact from competition.
Homeland Security spokesman Tyler Q. Houlton downplayed the discovery of the documents.
Perkins, who has not endorsed Trump, downplayed the intraparty squabble on Monday.
This isn't the first time FedEx downplayed Amazon's threat as a competitor.
The president deferred to Mnuchin, who downplayed the significance of the move.
The president deferred to Mnuchin, who downplayed the significance of the move.
The Italian Prime Minister later downplayed the importance of the Barr interactions.
He's previously downplayed the idea that voters care about his Russia ties.
Lindsey Graham, Mnuchin downplayed those criticisms of the White House on Sunday.
The commission's final report downplayed the role of guns in school shootings.
In an interview with POLITICO, Huelskamp downplayed the opposition from farm groups.
But Trump downplayed Russia's role after a briefing with top US intelligence officials.
Additionally, Bonar allegedly defended his actions, and downplayed the force of the blows.
Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL), a leader on immigration issues, downplayed the shutdown talk.
But Symantec, the company that provided it, downplayed concern from the security community.
Trump for months has downplayed the accusations that Russia interfered with the process.
Trump downplayed Turkey's move in comments to reporters at the White House Wednesday.
In his House testimony, Powell, when asked, downplayed concerns about a curve inversion.
When inventories were higher earlier this year, officials had downplayed lower Venezuelan output.
However, analysts and market participants have downplayed the comments as details were unclear.
Cooper downplayed the fight as just being a part of physical playoff hockey.
But Harris' attorney, Maddox Kilgore, downplayed the significance of his client's sexual activity.
For its part, the Trump administration has downplayed the California and Colorado agreements.
Firms involved in developing CRISPR editing for use in medicines have downplayed concerns.
But one downplayed element of this season's grand, multidimensional adventure can't go unmentioned.
It helped that the series downplayed superhero elements in favor of YA storytelling.
She downplayed the focus that the media has put on potential cabinet members.
Advisers and others close to the potential Alibaba deal downplayed any Sino-U.
Speaking with PEOPLE at the premiere party, Lohan downplayed any possible matchmaking role.
But true that Clinton downplayed emails that turned out to be work-related.
As if often does, the Vatican downplayed security concerns about the Pope's trip.
Purdue Pharma allegedly encouraged overprescription of the drug and downplayed the health risks.
Senate leadership, which had downplayed the bill's odds, is starting to buy in.
But to date, the U.S. media has downplayed the dangers of homegrown Zika.
Sunday night, Trump downplayed his suggestion of a joint US-Russia cybersecurity effort.
That raised expectations that targets might at least be downplayed, if not abandoned.
Kaine, for his part, had repeatedly downplayed the possibility that he'd be chosen.
But there's another role Rasky recently maintained, and which Biden's allies have downplayed.
But the network's pro-Trump talk shows downplayed the seriousness of Thursday's news.
Parscale downplayed the campaign's connections to Cambridge Analytica, one of the sources said.
Republicans have downplayed the importance of abortion in the upcoming nomination fight. Sen.
Perry downplayed Clinton's attacks and said Trump grasps the issues voters care about.
Sekulow also downplayed the impaneling of the grand jury, saying it was expected.
Most have denied, downplayed or said they didn't recall their interactions with him.
A former editor anonymously alleged that colleagues had downplayed stories from certain sources.
In Wednesday's hearing, Trump Jr. downplayed his message exchanges with WikiLeaks over Twitter.
The president downplayed white supremacist violence, insisting that "both sides" are to blame.
GOP senators who are up for reelection next year downplayed Bannon's primary threats.
They've also downplayed Papadopoulos's role in the campaign, framing him as a volunteer.
Lynch downplayed the threat of internal competition between her unit's drugs and Cosentyx.
Many Wall Street analysts and executives have downplayed bitcoin as an investment vehicle.
The Hill: Still hopeful for a historic summit, the president also downplayed expectations.
The city quickly started facing water quality problems, which the state repeatedly downplayed.
Work which Nix did not deny had taken place but which he downplayed.
Sombra plays well too though her hacking ability is downplayed without team members.
The head of the ECB also downplayed the use of the word tightening.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has downplayed rumors of a rematch with lightweight rival Conor McGregor.
Much of what has been written since that announcement has downplayed its importance.
But the Times found the opposite — unearthing promotional materials that downplayed opioids' risks.
She downplayed the support that Ms. Cabán had received from outside the state.
When we asked if he was gunning for Gennady Golovkin, Oscar downplayed it.
This came less than a day after Trump downplayed the need for ventilators.
He has downplayed COVID-19 in emails to employees and on social media.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin downplayed the devastating report in an interview with CNBC.
As Washington downplayed this limited warfare, its adversaries built successful strategies around it.
That's why I have downplayed it as a smoking gun that proves collusion.
However, sources who spoke to The Hill downplayed the prospect of Mulvaney's ouster.
Thus far, Vázquez—who's up for re-election in November—downplayed the protests.
" And Cornyn downplayed a weekend tweet from Trump calling for an "outright dismissal.
Giuliani downplayed the incident, claiming he took the fans' reaction as a compliment.
The company has long downplayed the role Instagram played in 2016 election interference.
Of course, he downplayed the story on Twitter, saying coronavirus was under control.
He also downplayed the likelihood of the financial regulator being given more powers.
In a statement in June, Trump Jr. downplayed the value of the meeting.
Sports minister Pavel Kolobkov downplayed the issue of medals not being promptly returned.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella downplayed the company&aposs relationship with ICE in response.
Minutes before Trump's tweet, his new economic adviser Larry Kudlow downplayed that threat.
In response, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella downplayed the company&aposs relationship with ICE.
Publicly, Facebook's CEO has downplayed the site's role in distributing fake news online.
China has downplayed its changes, and also said U.S. demands violate its sovereignty.
It downplayed silence and mere being in favor of noise and constant action.
The company also downplayed the severity of the attack detailed by the researchers.
Tillerson has repeatedly downplayed humanity's impact on climate change and the severity of warming.
The newly proposed curricula downplayed evolution and the importance of lab work in research.
The SEC on Tuesday said SeaWorld and Atchison downplayed the documentary's impact from Dec.
Suri, however, downplayed concerns that a reduced field of vendors could slow network upgrades.
Drake and his team have downplayed Brussaux and Pusha T's claim about the child.
Credit Suisse's Bartholdy however downplayed the longer-term impact of Brexit on emerging economies.
Company leaders have publicly downplayed the possibility that the software could power a smartphone.
For years, Apple downplayed the idea that it would ever compete with the banks.
Also, he said, it downplayed the university's failure to act on concerns about him.
His comments broke from those of President Trump, who has repeatedly downplayed the threat.
But in a statement, a spokesperson for Nunes downplayed the changes cited by Schiff.
Meanwhile, he downplayed concerns surrounding a possible "deep investment cycle" and squeezed operating margins.
Asked if Bannon's ideas would be welcome in her country, she downplayed his clout.
Two journalists said Boeing downplayed or denied the software error when asked about it.
At the time, the two Republican lawmakers downplayed the importance of the CIA's intelligence.
Some investors had downplayed the inversion as a harbinger of a looming economic downturn.
But Trump has repeatedly downplayed the idea that Russia helped him win the presidency.
Like Garrett, Reid downplayed the difference between Elliott and the Dallas backup running backs.
DNC officials pushed back, even as they downplayed the chances of a contested convention.
However, the Indiana governor downplayed those differences while speaking to reporters Monday in Indianapolis.
Throughout history, women's roles in major scientific discoveries have been unfairly downplayed or overlooked.
Obama downplayed both incidents, dismissing any hidden meaning in the logistical issue in China.
The CIA declined to comment, but a US government official downplayed the proposals' significance.
Chinese officials have already downplayed its significance, describing it as a vague, aspirational document.
In the FBI interview, the father downplayed his concern, the two US officials said.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Thursday downplayed a difference between the Democratic Party and Sen.
Still, Spiegel has downplayed the importance of hardware to Snap in the near future.
So why were these issues downplayed by Trump while crime was the central theme?
The president downplayed the lack of funding he sought for his proposed border wall.
U.S. officials immediately downplayed the friction between Qatar and its neighbors and counseled restraint.
Chinese state media downplayed the call and said that Trump is not yet president.
The White House downplayed the change, insisting it was not a demotion for Bannon.
But AT&T repeatedly downplayed that idea both in public statements and court filings.
Sunday night, however, Trump downplayed his suggestion of a joint US-Russia cybersecurity effort.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg downplayed his site's influence at a tech conference Thursday night.
Hakim however downplayed the risk of military confrontation between the Shi'ite and the Kurds.
It has previously downplayed the threat posed to the environment by Florfenicol, the antibiotic.
Goodwill also downplayed calls for stricter controls on drone flight, according to The Telegraph.
Sean Spicer, Trump's incoming White House press secretary, on Friday downplayed such concerns, however.
Fed officials have downplayed the softening in price growth in early 2019 as temporary.
" The Trump camp, meanwhile, downplayed the comment in a response attacking the "dishonest media.
The World Bank quickly downplayed Ivanka's role, and it's unclear how involved she remains.
Collins downplayed that their association with Trump has any bearing on the president's innocence.
Ross also downplayed the impact of the tariffs on prices and the U.S. economy.
In a recent interview with CNN, Cummings downplayed the potential of any turf fights.
Observers downplayed any diplomatic crisis insisting that ties between the two countries are strong.
Snyder's staff then downplayed concerns by residents and the EPA until late last year.
Ludington said Kavanaugh during the hearing downplayed the "degree and frequency" of his drinking.
But national security experts warn the threat of ISIS-Khorasan should not be downplayed.
" The bundler downplayed the recent allegations, saying many potential donors "thought it was overblown.
He and an attorney for Butina downplayed the interactions in statements to the Post.
Still, Meadows downplayed the centrality of Sondland's involvement despite his firsthand interactions with Trump.
Some GOP members also downplayed the need for Comey to come and speak again.
State officials, who initially downplayed the problems, have been under fire for their response.
"We heard from multiple families that their concerns were downplayed," the MFAN report said.
Muilenburg downplayed concerns of a backlash from China, which has ordered thousands of jets.
Bank executives have also downplayed the impact of interest rates in recent investor conferences.
But you know, a great pass in the first quarter should not be downplayed.
The agency during the Trump administration has significantly downplayed the risks of climate change.
Although Beijing initially downplayed the seriousness of the outbreak, U.S. intelligence agencies did not.
I think the value of reason is exaggerated by some and downplayed by others.
She downplayed the concerns voiced by Dr. Begg about the culture of the hospital.
To the Editor: I am surprised the authors downplayed the problem of nuclear waste.
He severely downplayed the coronavirus for nearly two months when it emerged in China.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday essentially admitted that he downplayed coronavirus at the start.
President Trump has repeatedly downplayed North Korea's missile tests since meeting Kim last month.
For months, Trump downplayed the dangers of the coronavirus outbreak in public and private.
Pelosi downplayed the meeting Thursday as a "housekeeping" session on the delegate selection process.
In January, Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn downplayed the likely impact of the health epidemic.
Trump downplayed Kim's cryptic message and said that the — rather than a missile test.
Saunders has downplayed his mid-career move to the larger form of the novel.
He also downplayed rumors his client had a love affair with a fellow inmate.
Mattis has downplayed any intimation that he and Trump don't see eye-to-eye.
Some investors downplayed a possible shutdown, saying the market impact would be mild anyway.
But she's downplayed presidential rumors and says she's focused on her reelection in 2018.
The investor downplayed the prospect of any similar-type event in the short-term.
Facebook and the Trump campaign have both downplayed that influence in the years since.
As recently as 10 days ago, Perry had downplayed rumors of his imminent departure.
In his first apology, Ito downplayed the amount of money he received from Epstein.
Later Wednesday, one of Trump's top advisors downplayed the president's tweet on North Korea.
In a statement posted on its blog, LastPass downplayed the severity of the bug.
James was captured on television vowing retribution but he downplayed it after the game.
The White House downplayed the incident to CNN as a dispute between two doctors.
Democrats, meanwhile, have downplayed the news, saying candidates frequently conduct research on their opponents.
Salman Ahmed, chief investment strategist at Lombard Odier, also downplayed the current sell-off.
But Wells Fargo executives downplayed concerns about the bank's standing with the broader public.
The analyst also downplayed the impact from any potential asset sales by the company.
And he downplayed the idea that he would confront the powerful gun lobby group.
But he downplayed the idea that Russian meddling had any impact on the race.
U.S. Defense officials also praised the strikes and downplayed the impact of Syria's defense.
His downplayed exterior actually houses a seemingly unending well of knowledge and sagely wisdom.
Sanders has repeatedly downplayed identity politics in his campaign, focusing instead on economic issues.
Muilenburg downplayed concerns of a backlash from China, which has ordered thousands of jets.
On Thursday, Crane downplayed the impact of the scheme, saying it didn't impact the game.
This is a major, major problem for the pro-Trump cause, and shouldn't be downplayed.
The extent of activity on YouTube and Instagram, in particular, was previously unknown or downplayed.
The Fed downplayed recent weak economic data and emphasized the strength of the labor market.
Twitter initially downplayed the idea that their platform had been taken over by government trolls.
But while his advisers downplayed the fissure, they refused to back away from the fight.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday night following the debate, Biden's aides downplayed the campaign's financial hurdles.
Yves-François Blanchet, the Bloc Québécois's leader, downplayed its separatist aspirations during the election campaign.
" A source close to Stack downplayed his interest in a presidential bid, telling Politico: "Mr.
He downplayed the two-year gap between the drug's phase-two and phase-three studies.
Ted Cruz on Thursday downplayed the idea of an alliance between himself and Ohio Gov.
The candidate himself downplayed any tensions within the party as he left DC on Thursday.
Cruz's spokesman downplayed the efforts, saying it was up to Kasich to win more states.
Spicer downplayed the idea the aborted rebellion was a sign of discontent in the party.
James Bullard, president of the St. Louis Fed, also downplayed prospects of a rate cut.
Cook downplayed the competitive angle, although there's little doubt who Sign In with Apple targets.
He downplayed predictions from policymakers suggesting interest rates would be raised twice more this year.
Still, the largest mobile phone maker at the time, Nokia, also downplayed the iPhone's importance.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross downplayed the impact of the tariffs on the American economy.
Executives at Wolves have previously acknowledged that Mendes was an adviser but downplayed the links.
Carter PagePage was a foreign policy adviser to Trump, although the campaign downplayed his involvement.
The speech comes after a round of strong economic data that Fed policymakers have downplayed.
Olivia Perez-Cubas, a Rubio spokeswoman, downplayed the incident in an email to The Hill.
Hudson downplayed the potential changes to the legislation before members consider it on the floor.
Trump Jr. and others in attendance have downplayed the meeting, saying nothing came of it.
The report concluded that senior leadership at the lab downplayed previous incidents and showed complacency.
Kipman downplayed the price by reminding everyone of the $5,000 cost of the original HoloLens.
Pelosi has long downplayed talk of impeachment, saying it would be a "gift" to Republicans.
His staff also repeatedly downplayed problems with the water, including smell, taste and other contaminants.
Even reporters who did note Rison's record of abuse used language that downplayed its seriousness.
Swetnick downplayed the timing of her allegation, which was publicized 24 hours before the hearing.
Hating the cops is another matter, however, one that should not be overlooked or downplayed.
Last week, President Trump appeared to back Moore and downplayed the allegations facing the candidate.
But it, too, downplayed the idea that there is an overarching trend causing the crashes.
Katz's mother claimed in the filings that his father downplayed David Katz's need for medication.
Trump also called Mueller's probe a "disaster" and downplayed Russia's meddling in the 2016 election.
He's downplayed the white supremacist violence that led to a woman's death in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Rosenstein downplayed the memo's significance when it became public in December, while Barr awaited confirmation.
Asked about this Wednesday by CNN, Blunt downplayed personal liability for discrimination being left out.
John Hickenlooper downplayed the results of the survey, but stressed the need for more data.
Billionaire Cliff Asness downplayed the potential of machine learning and artificial intelligence to revolutionize investing.
" Trump downplayed the ongoing tests, saying the two never agreed to limit "short-ranged missiles.
Stone released screenshots of Twitter direct messages between himself and Guccifer, and downplayed the exchanges.
Ross has previously downplayed how tariffs imposed by the Trump administration could impact U.S. consumers.
Crenshaw on Wednesday downplayed the effect Davidson's joke had on the outcome of his campaign.
A White House official downplayed the news, saying there was nothing unusual about the briefings.
DeRozan has downplayed the potential of expanding his game to outside the 3-point line.
Agency leaders downplayed the much-hyped threat this sort of model poses to their business.
Chong, like many other investors, downplayed risks to financial markets from North Korea's nuclear threats.
In this sense, he too is responsible for the way his sexual orientation was downplayed.
During his first campaign for prime minister in 2014, Mr. Modi downplayed his Hindu agenda.
Andrew Cuomo, whose approval would be required for such a move, has repeatedly downplayed it.
And when the epidemic hit, Trump ignored it, downplayed it, and made repeated false claims.
The president has also downplayed recent polls, including this week's Washington Post-ABC News survey.
John Kennedy (R-LA) downplayed the consequences of the rule change for Supreme Court nominations.
During a CNN interview on Monday, Ball again downplayed the president's role in the matter.
Within the gay male community, sexual harassment appears to be largely downplayed, normalized, and excused.
At a time of increased scrutiny, critics feel Lopez Obrador has often downplayed their concerns.
Trump initially downplayed the coronavirus for weeks before declaring a national emergency on March 13.
He downplayed his youthful drinking, despite plenty of evidence that he was a sloppy drunk.
The possibility that some immigrants can continue to possess conflicting and multiple allegiances is downplayed.
Trump has downplayed the missile tests since meeting with Kim at the demilitarized zone (DMZ).
" And he downplayed the threat by saying it's "actually not a real problem in America.
Several Democrats downplayed DeLauro's speech, saying that it spoke to the urgency of the situation.
If overt eroticism tended to be downplayed in Mexican painting, exoticism was a selling point.
Trump Jr. and Kushner have downplayed the meeting's significance, calling it a waste of time.
The Israeli prime minister has long downplayed the possibility that such a state could exist.
GOP aides downplayed the gathering, saying the leaders meet regularly on a variety of issues.
But that reality has been downplayed, because the information clashes with Trump's long-held convictions.
Brady downplayed those differences on Wednesday, saying they planned to unify behind "one bold plan."
But Trump downplayed Stone's conviction at an event in Nevada, aptly about criminal justice reform.
While the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate has since downplayed the incident, his posturing was revealing.
Manafort also downplayed Trump earlier this week refusing to endorse Ryan in his primary race.
Pelosi on Wednesday downplayed the significance of those surveys by questioning their accuracy and methodology.
On Wednesday, Issa downplayed President Donald Trump's unpopularity as a factor in the upcoming midterms.
Pelosi downplayed such criticism, however, saying Democratic candidate Conor Lamb won the election in Pennsylvania.
But after his convention, Garcetti downplayed rumors that he's thinking about a 2020 presidential run.
Throughout the last year, every time bad news has broken, executives have downplayed its significance.
Kevin Cramer, a Republican senator from North Dakota, downplayed the President's conversation with Ukraine's President.
" The president's spokesman, Harry Roque, downplayed Duterte's comments, saying "I think it was in jest.
Other lawmakers on Sunday downplayed the potential impact of Trump's position on Moore, including Sen.
DE) on Thursday downplayed the idea that a deal with cross-town rival Commerzbank (CBKG.
In comments to The Post, House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) downplayed the report.
Hannity downplayed the news, asserting that Cohen had never formally represented him in legal proceedings.
Those offerings include several examples of climate change threats being downplayed or even completely ignored.
He's downplayed investigations into Trump's campaign and presidency and excused Trump's racism, xenophobia, and misconduct.
The double standard is palpable, and has largely been downplayed in coverage of the Omar situation.
But that horrible episode has been downplayed recently in the interests of Russian-Israeli cultural amity.
While these facts are often ignored or downplayed in modern adaptations, they're highlighted in Bardugo's collection.
These are all issues that President Trump and his cabinet nominees have either opposed or downplayed.
Brazil's Olympic event planners have, of course, downplayed concerns about security and social unrest in Brazil.
And he downplayed Mueller's letter that raised concerns about Barr's four-page summary of the report.
In public appearances, Roberts has downplayed his role at the helm of the nation's top court.
Prater downplayed his quick-thinking act of heroism — and credits the discovery of the baby elsewhere.
But McMaster downplayed the hardship on low-wage workers during a press conference the following day.
He downplayed the trippy element in favor of a more highbrow theory on machines and creativity.
The Dominican Republic's top tourism official also downplayed what he called "exaggerated" reports about the deaths.
Months later, Stone posted two screenshots of the conversation on his blog and downplayed the exchange.
Also downplayed by the media were the numerous other times Bee has gone over the line.
Price -- like he has done repeatedly as have others in the administration -- downplayed the CBO's findings.
The struggles of having just given birth to twins, via emergency C-section, are largely downplayed.
Conway downplayed that interaction on Wednesday but argued Trump would have been justified in ignoring Pelosi.
Vindman downplayed concerns that he would suffer payback for speaking out when he testified to Congress.
Elizabeth Warren, who downplayed the impact of automation on jobs: The reason is bad trade policy.
Threat downplayed On Monday it was unclear which parts of the city the Taliban had seized.
Hager had downplayed the need for an offering on a Wednesday morning conference call with investors.
Alfred Carry, one of Butina's attorneys, downplayed the significance of the dinners that Butina had organized.
Furthermore, the company downplayed the number of different factors that actually determine a given risk assessment.
But foreign aggressions — including cyber-attacks, disinformation and financial influence — should not be downplayed or tolerated.
Spicer, traveling with the president to Philadelphia, downplayed the standoff with America's ally to the south.
The company had considerably downplayed the odds of successfully recovering the booster for this particular test.
Even Trump's own spokespeople were nonplussed by his statements, which they downplayed or even openly contradicted.
He brought Stone into his campaign in the early days but has since downplayed their relationship.
Carson also downplayed his New Hampshire loss, saying he decided not to focus there on purpose.
Rogow downplayed Stone's political machinations, saying there was nothing illegal about his talks with the campaign.
Another trade expert, speaking anonymously to discuss the U.S. strategy candidly, downplayed the latest U.S. threats.
At the press conference, Assange downplayed the risk to users, talking via video-link from London.
Bennett downplayed the idea that Papadopoulos could be the man to bring the Trump presidency down.
Mnuchin downplayed the timing, saying the sanctions were announced now because that's when they were ready.
When the FBI spoke to Papadopoulos in early 2017, he downplayed his communications connected to Russia.
Wheeler, meanwhile, recognized that climate change is a problem, but downplayed the extent of the issue.
But Friedman downplayed that timetable during a talk at the Slush tech event in Helsinki, Finland.
D., downplayed the findings, Corker pushed for a way to make up for the budget hole.
Trump also downplayed the importance of Sessions' early endorsement of him during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump recently downplayed the importance of the impending release of a redacted version of the report.
Pelosi has so far downplayed talks of impeachment, although the option certainly remains on the table.
Kennedy also downplayed Tuesday's boisterous televised meeting between Trump, Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Lou D'Allesandro, a New Hampshire Democratic state senator, downplayed the potential consequences of skipping the inauguration.
But Republicans and industry groups behind the repeal of the net neutrality rules downplayed Monday's order.
The op-ed included a section that downplayed concerns about Owen's potential views on Roe v.
The official downplayed the test and said it was not meant as a provocation against Russia.
While the addition of Brown to the Patriots offense is a titillating proposition, Brady downplayed it.
A spokesman for Glasgow Prestwick downplayed any significance stemming from Trump Turnberry's association with the airport.
Hannity downplayed his interactions with Cohen, asserting that he'd never formally represented him in legal proceedings.
In similar fashion, Raymond James downplayed the DOJ's case against the AT&T-Time Warner merger.
" Moore has downplayed some of those remarks as attempts at humor and has said he's "apologetic.
Democrats downplayed suggestions that their criticism of Moore put pressure on them to demand Franken's resignation.
Both men downplayed the report and Scalise told Politico he would not challenge McCarthy for Speaker.
Trump's economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Friday downplayed the possibility of a trade agreement with China.
Trump last month downplayed the threat from Bloomberg, saying he would welcome him in the race.
Earlier this week, he seemed poised to go on without it and downplayed the wall's importance.
Health authorities downplayed the risk of the virus spreading because of the winter cold, Xinhua added.
Palmer downplayed the finger injury that broadcasters talked about, saying the performance was more about jitters.
The Times said Facebook downplayed the leak when it sought comment for the story this week.
Other Trump officials either ignored this report or downplayed it as a product of the bureaucracy.
In less public moments, though, some elected party leaders have often downplayed their belief that Mrs.
Pocan also downplayed the differences, saying few outside Washington, D.C., will pay any attention to them.
Bloomberg TV's Super Tuesday coverage didn't puff up Bloomberg -- if anything, it downplayed his candidacy altogether.
He initially downplayed the severity of the outbreak at home, directly contradicting his top health officials.
Instead, he talked about education or jobs, downplayed hot-button cultural issues and avoided Trump-bashing.
But even with such a direct stance, the game's overt message is downplayed by industry representatives.
He lauded Mr. Cuomo's record and downplayed those who "seize the most headlines" through personal attacks.
But while all of that is true, it does not mean his achievements should be downplayed.
Ms. Pelosi downplayed its significance on Capitol Hill on Wednesday; others signaled the alarm for change.
In recent days, the administration has stressed the seriousness of its preparations and downplayed partisan politics.
And he downplayed the prospects that new gun proposals would meet his and other Republicans' demands.
And yet it has largely been downplayed, if not deliberately ignored — mostly, again, for pragmatic reasons.
But both Mnuchin and Schumer downplayed questions about if Trump was raising concerns about their negotiations.
Most of the employees Business Insider spoke with for this article downplayed concerns about the virus.
On Tuesday night, he again downplayed the prospect of a "Christmas gift" the North has threatened.
Netflix downplayed concerns about competition in its Q9.63 2019 earnings report, but subscriber numbers don't lie.
However, a OMB spokesperson downplayed the idea that there was any conflict between the two agencies.
Sirika has downplayed Gebremiam's claims that Ethiopian Airlines is in the lead to manage Nigeria Air.
" The White House on Tuesday downplayed the remarks, describing Trump's relationship with Tillerson as "very strong.
President Donald Trump had downplayed the threat of white nationalism when asked about it on Friday.
They generally downplayed Biden's strength and dismissed his purported appeal to middle-of-the-road voters.
Hyde, Parnas, and de Caluwe have downplayed the messages since the House released them this week.
In any case, Nicholls downplayed the severity of the epidemic as fear and panic were spreading.
Despite the potential for big changes ahead, GOP lobbyists downplayed any anxiety over the 2020 election.
And the rest of its slides, in her view, dangerously downplayed the addictive aspects of Juuling.
On Fox News last night, the congressman said he's refreshed his memory and downplayed their conversation.
At a press conference following the rate decision last week Fed Chair Janet Yellen downplayed concerns.
Belgium-based SWIFT downplayed the risk of attacks employing the code released by hackers on Friday.
Full lips, not downplayed to lean into idealized whiteness but, rather, emphasized with bright red lipstick.
Those fears turned to outrage last weekend when the president downplayed contract killings ordered by Putin.
The analyst also downplayed the sustainability of recent AMD graphics card demand from digital currency miners.
On Monday, he again downplayed the prospect of a run, but did not dismiss it entirely.
But even so, analysts downplayed the ability of the Russian market to absorb more Chinese cars.
Durbin downplayed the impact on federal agencies if funding were to expire for a few days.
Sources close to both Trump and Schumer downplayed the long-term implications of their latest fight.
The move came after CEO Mark Zuckerberg initially downplayed the impact of false stories on Facebook.
Goldstone's email described the story as "eerily weird," but a source downplayed the interaction to CNN.
He also downplayed speculation that he might revive his challenge to Trump at a later date.
Still, both Durbin and Curbelo downplayed the incident, saying the protection of Dreamers is the priority.
But she also downplayed the idea that the embassy was conspiring to interfere in American politics.
Conway said she learned about the connection from the press this week and downplayed the story.
EU officials have downplayed suggestions Juncker will arrive with a novel plan to restore good relations.
Orrin Hatch also downplayed any real difference on TPP between the Republicans in congress and Trump.
However, both Thielen and Cousins downplayed the play afterward, refusing to reveal the play call name.
News about the fire was reported at the time, but its severity was downplayed by Universal.
Then, she dramatically downplayed her gender, her feminism, and the potentially historic nature of her candidacy.
Hassett downplayed the risk of a recession, saying those fears are being driven by the bond market.
One of those e-mails was deemed secret, high level national security stuff, and Comey downplayed this.
Spicer, traveling with the president to Philadelphia Thursday, downplayed the standoff with America's ally to the south.
The North Koreans said, "Fear us, for we are threatening!" and the US downplayed the whole thing.
Ben Carson, nominated for housing secretary, publicly, and repeatedly, downplayed allegations of sexual assault against President Trump.
Speaking to The Verge ahead of CES, Alienware chief Frank Azor downplayed expectations from the present upgrade.
Bank executives have downplayed those concerns, pointing to continuing loan growth in the first quarter of 2019.
The Trump administration has rejected or downplayed the role of climate change in the worsening wildfire picture.
This marks a shift from earlier this year, when OPEC officials downplayed the drop in Venezuelan production.
Speaking in Moscow last week, Bolton downplayed the idea that Russian influence operations had actually been effective.
Sanders criticized Biden last month after the former vice president downplayed the economic threat posed by Beijing.
Earlier on Tuesday, James Bullard, president of the St. Louis Fed, downplayed prospects of a rate cut.
The administration has alternately rejected or downplayed the role of climate change in the worsening wildfire picture.
" Trump, meanwhile, downplayed the scene in a tweet, saying it was only a "small group of thugs.
Stephen Hess, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, downplayed the challenges Clinton might face early on.
When asked if trade disputes were spilling into the industrial base, both Norquist and Shanahan downplayed concerns.
It wasn't only "Hollywood insiders" who downplayed the story, it was also Ruhle's bosses at NBC News.
Meanwhile, Italian officials have downplayed the impact the referendum result might have on banks and on Europe.
Because such incidents fall outside of societal preconceptions of sexual misconduct, they are often dismissed or downplayed.
Chinese state media blamed "foreign forces" and downplayed the scale of the mass-demonstration in the mainland.
Speaking with PEOPLE at the premiere party, the Mean Girls alum, 32, downplayed any possible matchmaking role.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders downplayed the possible ramifications of Trump's expected national emergency declaration.
Like Trump, Rohrabacher has downplayed the investigations and the fact that Russia interfered with the 2016 election.
Republicans on Capitol Hill had downplayed the notion that Trump would actually consider vetoing the sanctions bill.
While Trump raised the specter of military intervention, his top national security aides have downplayed that possibility.
Up until now, Trump has downplayed the notion of any Russian interference in the 2016 election. 3.
For his part, Tillerson downplayed the significance of the decision Trump had treated with so much fanfare.
Trafigura downplayed the significance of the suspension and said it was working to provide the requested information.
But Corker and Cardin downplayed the White House shooting down the legislation if it passes the House.
Senate Republicans downplayed the score, vowing that the legislation passed by the House will be overhauled significantly.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Monday downplayed any friction between the CIA and the president.
The senator downplayed the notion that an investigation into the FBI will further damage the bureau's credibility.
Pai blasted the Obama-era rules as a gross overreach and downplayed the impact of repealing them.
Manchin, asked if he was concerned about backlash from progressives, downplayed that it was a political decision.
" He added that "foreign aggressions, including cyberattacks, disinformation and financial influence, should never be downplayed or tolerated.
MIAMI/MOSCOW (Reuters) - During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald J. Trump downplayed his business ties with Russia.
Yet Trump downplayed the need for party unity in order to win the general election in November.
Yelp has downplayed the phenomenon and says it has the right policies in place to address it.
Democrats on Tuesday downplayed the need for legislation, arguing Trump could change the policy on his own.
Eritrea claimed that it had killed 200 enemy soldiers and wounded 300, though Ethiopia downplayed its losses.
Speaking to "Fox and Friends" on Friday morning, Trump downplayed concerns about a trade war with China.
Mnuchin on Monday downplayed concerns over a potential government shutdown given the lack of a firm deal.
Ha downplayed the idea that mid-size and smaller firms were missing out on talented former lawmakers.
Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh on Friday downplayed the "send her back" chant aimed at Rep.
But he criticized both Clinton and Sanders, saying they have downplayed the economic recovery under President Obama.
"  The then-Republican presidential candidate apologized for his comments, but downplayed his language as "locker room talk.
She said accepting the bargain would have downplayed the trauma victims of sexual harassment face in universities.
White House adviser Kellyanne Conway downplayed President Donald Epstein's death triggered a slew of online conspiracy theories.
Trump has downplayed the fresh tests, insisting that he's in "no rush" to establish a denuclearization deal.
Olympics officials have downplayed the threat for the event, which will hold its opening ceremony Aug. 5.
However, Sergey Lavrov, Russia's top diplomat, has downplayed the chance of the island chain returning to Japan.
Trump's campaign on Thursday downplayed rumors about Pence's selection, adding it would reveal the pick on Friday.
Franks on Thursday did not deny Russian involvement, but downplayed the notion that it influenced the election.
Her witnesses initially downplayed the fact that Kolman was found in a reclined position, with open pants.
During his June announcement, Trump downplayed the prospects of finding areas of agreement with other participating countries.
I downplayed the act of deceiving those I loved, but that's what eroded me over the years.
It's horribly painful and often vastly understood by medical professionals (or downplayed as "just bad period pains").
For months, most Republicans - who have long argued against running up the deficit - have downplayed that impact.
" Trump on Friday downplayed the reports surrounding the ads, calling them a part of the "Russia hoax.
This important context is either downplayed or avoided entirely when the tech industry talks about its roots.
Chinese scientists and health experts have downplayed the threat of another domestic wave of coronavirus infections, however.
That same day, Trump downplayed the virus by blaming Democrats and saying the flu was more dangerous.
It downplayed the significance of the December indictments, saying they relate to alleged bribes paid years ago.
I think the narrative around me, yes, a little bit downplayed that I was even an athlete.
Trump has downplayed the latest North Korean weapons tests, saying the U.S. never restricted short-range tests.
Dave Weigel did a bit of dunking on those who had downplayed Donald Trump's chances in 2015.
Disney insiders have downplayed speculation that he could eventually take the chief executive reins from Mr. Iger.
Despite the stakes, Sanders has downplayed characterizations that he has to carry the state to beat Biden.
A Fox News guest who visited CPAC downplayed the coronavirus's efficacy by referring to his own symptoms.
Falwell Jr. has publicly downplayed the threat of coronavirus in recent weeks, despite criticism from concerned parents.
Mr. Weinstein has undoubtedly downplayed the sexual harassment of countless women in Hollywood over dozens of years.
It played out in some big ways: Huawei downplayed its presence, and ZTE didn't come at all.
In an interview with CNN Business earlier this month, Ton-That downplayed concerns about his company's technology.
Republicans have largely downplayed Trump's comments about China and the Bidens by insisting that he was joking.
Conaway has downplayed the trip's significance, saying the staffers were already in London on other committee business.
But Harvey Levin, the founder of TMZ, has downplayed the tactics the website uses to land scoops.
Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) downplayed criticism of the deal and accused opponents of ignoring climate science.
Netflix downplayed concerns about rising competition but also reported slower subscriber growth in the U.S. and Canada.
Morrison is a climate change skeptic who has downplayed the role that it's played in the fires.
One Wall Street analyst downplayed the impact of the decision, saying the legalization movement won't be affected.
Although the judge is a conservative with ties to the Republican establishment, the president downplayed his partisanship.
Leadership aides confirmed that Pelosi had sought to change Luján's title, but downplayed the move as insignificant.
Trump on Wednesday downplayed his admiration for Putin, vowing he neither has "love" nor "hate" for him.
Some analysts have downplayed the significance of North Korea's decision to shut down the Punggye-ri site.
Trump downplayed the risks of a trade war on Tuesday, and said his proposals wouldn't be draconian.
The White House downplayed the news, saying President Obama's policies had created more than 800,000 manufacturing jobs.
Also like Trump, Bloomberg has downplayed the actions of authoritarian leaders such as Chinese President Xi Jinping.
These candidates downplayed their social conservatism and leaned in to their biographies as glass-breaking female leaders.
Trump has downplayed the seriousness of the tests and said that they do not violate existing agreements.
Leslie downplayed the idea that the decision would give Canada a lift in the ongoing NAFTA talks.
Conaway downplayed the partisan tensions on the committee, saying he and Schiff have "powered through" the issues.
Hannity downplayed his interactions with Cohen, saying the attorney had never formally represented him in legal proceedings.
Bhagowalia downplayed the risk associated with the breach, although he insisted the agency was taking it seriously.
Grassley, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, downplayed the characterization that the back-and-forth constituted negotiating.
Jessica Proud, Donovan's spokeswoman, downplayed the threat of a primary challenge in a statement to The Hill.
The White House had previously distanced itself from Manafort and downplayed his time leading the Trump campaign.
Both senators, though, downplayed the timing, saying Trump's previous statements were not the impetus for their effort.
In a statement, they downplayed their influence, insisting that nobody is obligated to act on their counsel.
And he downplayed new scrutiny of Saudi Arabia's human rights record, suggesting other countries have similar shortcomings.
The GOP leader also downplayed speculation that Trump may order senior Justice Department officials to fire Mueller.
St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard downplayed any immediate inflation concerns during remarks in New York.
Mercedes designers also have downplayed chrome, both inside and out, replacing it with accent lighting wherever possible.
He also downplayed the idea of cutting tax rates rather than more comprehensively reshaping the tax code.
On Monday, he downplayed the effort and insisted he's ready to unravel himself from his business entanglements.
The real estate industry, benefiting from higher prices and higher unit sales, has largely downplayed this trend.
When confronted with the allegations that have been levied against Kozinski, Kavanaugh very quickly downplayed their relationship.
A spokeswoman for the NRSC downplayed the importance of the message, passing it off as a fundraising pitch.
The Trump adviser downplayed concern that anti-Trump delegates would be able to pull off such a coup.
Republicans downplaying the report In the lead up to the CBO score, Republicans have preemptively downplayed its significance.
But over the past year, Beijing has publicly downplayed that program, mindful of the backlash it had created.
Previously, the campaign had downplayed the leaked aspects of the internal polls, but did not deny the numbers.
The consensus that Melania's speech was no big deal was so overwhelming that even Trump's detractors downplayed it.
BlackRock executives have downplayed this idea, saying customers use Aladdin in different ways to suit their own purposes.
The knock on Sanders from Democrats is that he has consistently downplayed race, gender, and other identity issues.
"Police for a number of months openly downplayed the fact that there was a serial killer," he said.
House Democratic leaders have consistently downplayed talk of impeachment since Democrats took over the lower chamber of Congress.
Greg Walden, the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, downplayed perceptions of secrecy in a statement Thursday.
Studies suggest I'm not alone in having pain symptoms downplayed and left untreated, in one way or another.
John McCain, an Arizona Republican who has sharply criticized Trump, also downplayed the possibility that Trump would intercede.
In public comments both Justice Stephen Breyer and Samuel Alito have downplayed concerns about an eight-member court.
But he downplayed any effect he and his satire might have on the outcome of the November election.
The Pakistani side later downplayed the issue after Washington shared a transcript of the call, Pakistani media reported.
The review, published in 1967 in a prestigious journal, downplayed the role of sugar, blaming saturated fats instead.
Powell also downplayed a strong June jobs report and dismissed claims that the U.S. labor market is hot.
In an April episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians, Kardashian, 37, downplayed the possibility of a reconcilation.
Now that couples are older and wealthier, gifts are downplayed: some ask for donations to a favourite charity.
In other words, Blair deliberately exaggerated the threat from Iraq and downplayed the risks of invading the country.
But he downplayed expectations, saying it was "not enough volume" to be indicative of long-term performance yet.
When asked about being afraid or alone because of being in space, Kelly downplayed concerns about his environment.
But Trump's national economic advisor, Larry Kudlow, downplayed any future action stemming directly from the allegations on Tuesday.
Angus King, a Senate intelligence member and Maine Independent who caucuses with the Democrats, downplayed any partisan tensions.
Utah Republican Party Chairman James Evans downplayed a potential Romney bid, casting it as speculative at this point.
" Obama, for his part, downplayed the incident and told the press not to "overcrank the significance of it.
On Wednesday, Abdullah downplayed his differences with Trump regarding refugees, largely deflecting a question about Trump's refugee ban.
Other world leaders have downplayed Trump's proposed ban, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi earlier this week.
" McConnell downplayed signs of division amongst Republicans, chalking it up to a "full display" of the "legislative process.
Their suffering is often downplayed when we devote all our attention to the effects of medications on babies.
Yet in separate interviews, both said they weren't scared at that moment and downplayed any suggestion they're heroes.
Civil rights advocates downplayed any "post-9/11" privacy concerns that Arab Americans may have about government surveillance.
However, Hurdle downplayed any idea that there may be a changing of the guard in the NL Central.
He also downplayed 5G, which Verizon is investing in, saying most people have no idea what it is.
Hinch, a two-time Pac-10 player of the year and a 1996 Stanford graduate, downplayed the report.
Iraqi authorities have downplayed the danger, in part because they have not had the money to fix it.
Instagram admitted the security bug in a letter today, though it downplayed how many users had been affected.
And, more important, the policy was packaged very differently: The administration itself downplayed the aggressiveness of its tactics.
Pentagon leadership downplayed Chinese capabilities, declaring the world would have no similar fifth-generation plane until about 2025.
However, a Democratic official familiar with Friday's meeting downplayed any suggestion of an imminent break in the logjam.
Most Republican lawmakers have downplayed the need for net neutrality rules, arguing it is a case of overregulation.
An EPA spokesperson downplayed that report, saying Pruitt's security always escorts him wherever he goes, errands or not.
Pelosi downplayed the possibility that Fudge could enter the speakers' race at a weekly news conference in Washington.
ALSO BREAKING – AN AWKWARD PRIEBUS POST-GAME: RNC Chairman Reince Priebus downplayed Speaker Paul Ryan's reluctance to endorse.
White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham downplayed the subpoena's significance and blasted the impeachment proceedings as "kangaroo courts."
North Korea's increasingly aggressive posturing; Trump downplayed North Korea's seventh missile test in a month despite Japan's concerns.
Since then, Sessions has downplayed his own knowledge about communications between campaign aides and Russian officials and intermediaries.
Senior administration officials downplayed Friday's Russia remark, saying there was no organized effort to allow Russia back in.
" A senior administration official downplayed the source's remarks to CNN, however, vowing Trump is behind Spicer "100 percent.
" He's also downplayed the U.S. alliance with the group, saying in mid-October that Kurds are "no angels.
Trump subsequently apologized for his remarks, but downplayed his language as "locker room talk" between him and Bush.
During their opening statements, they downplayed her relationship with Rivera, saying it was fizzling out at the time.
Earlier this year, Trump downplayed Turkey's acceptance of the S-21 and placed blame on the Obama administration.
The Obama administration has downplayed concerns that the nuclear deal has left Iran emboldened, prompting the sailors' detention.
The clip by Sinclair downplayed the issue of family separations, saying it was concocted by politically motivated liberals.
" In an interview with Politico, Trump downplayed the missile tests by North Korea, calling them "very standard stuff.
McConnell, asked if he was surprised that the president "sided with Democrats," downplayed any signs of Republican division.
Executives from both companies acknowledged that there will necessarily be some duplication of effort, but downplayed the impact.
Rose downplayed reports that she hates Khloé Kardashian after the two got into it over Twitter last year.
One official reportedly downplayed the implications and said the draft was eventually sent to the National Security Council.
Demi Moore says that ex-husband Ashton Kutcher downplayed her alcohol addiction during one of her low points.
Ryan on Wednesday downplayed the chances of the bill getting through the House and past Trump's possible veto.
A Fox News spokesperson downplayed the outlet's pro-Trump tilt, pointing to stories that recently appeared on FoxNews.
For years he downplayed his disability and refused to submit a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
But doctors have dismissed or downplayed such symptoms, often attributing them to the recurrence of underlying mood problems.
Asked about the email, Jahan Wilcox, a spokesman for the E.P.A., downplayed the significance of the lobbying appeal.
From early on, any spread of the new virus through the air has been downplayed from the top.
Pence and others sought to urge calm and downplayed the immediate risk or need to change daily habits.
Trump has largely downplayed concerns about the coronavirus, saying Wednesday he did not believe its spread was inevitable.
Waves of coronavirusChinese scientists and health experts have downplayed the possibility of another domestic wave of coronavirus infections.
On Thursday she downplayed that idea that Sanders' candidacy could jeopardize Democrats' efforts to hold onto the House.
The report appeared to be downplayed by the Trump administration, which timed its release for a holiday weekend.
The White House late Tuesday downplayed recent comments made by Secretary of State Rex TillersonRex Wayne TillersonState Dept.
The Massachusetts Democrat downplayed the president's effect on the U.S. economy and pushed back on his immigration goals.
" On MSNBC, Buttigieg downplayed the McKinsey work, saying that there's "nothing particularly sizzling about the clients I released.
President Donald Trump has downplayed the threat of a potential pandemic, contradicting repeated warnings from US healthcare workers.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday acknowledged "elevated pressures" in markets but downplayed the real-world impact.
Netflix has downplayed the impact of new streaming services, like Disney+ and Apple TV+, on its U.S. growth.
Aides downplayed the importance of New Jersey and Virginia for the GOP in the 2018 and 2020 elections.
The president was asked there whether he felt Texas was in play for 2020 and downplayed the scenario.
White House officials downplayed the notion Trump was firing a warning shot at his GOP counterparts in Congress.
The two candidates are longtime friends, however, and Sanders downplayed the incident and said nobody was trashing her.
White House officials quickly downplayed Trump's remarks Monday afternoon, according to Ana Swanson at The New York Times.
But GOP leadership has downplayed the need for the legislation because they don't believe Trump will fire Mueller.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday downplayed the possibility of a dialogue with North Korea in a defiant tweet.
Already, even some of the President's defenders downplayed the prospects of successfully ending birthright citizenship by executive order.
In its rebuttal of The Journal&aposs reporting, Huawei downplayed the significance of state support in its success.
Bellwethers are supposed to help both sides assess similar claims that the companies downplayed the drug's bleeding risks.
But at a press conference earlier in the day, he downplayed Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election.
But SOFR proponents, as well as FCA Chief Executive Andrew Bailey, have downplayed the workability of that idea.
Although in the past Palantir downplayed accusations that it helps ICE with deportations, recent reporting has proven otherwise.
Ex-aides downplay ties One former Trump campaign official downplayed Pence's relationships with both of the indicted men.
Even while Musk apparently values Twitter, he has also downplayed the seriousness of the tweets he puts out.
This context helps explain why prominent figures downplayed the dangers of human encounters with sharks following Vansant's death.
In Friday's filing in the Washington, D.C. federal court, Stone also downplayed the risks of his speaking publicly.
Despite the rhetoric of the Kavanaugh debate — in which conservatives downplayed the nominee's commitment to overturning Roe v.
Leslie Moonves, chief executive of CBS Corp, downplayed Sinclair's warning in remarks at an investor conference in New York.
When he was on "TMZ Live," he denied any involvement in the incident, and downplayed any static with Keef.
But resistance may very well be the biggest problem, and it's a problem that has been downplayed until recently.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella downplayed the company's work on behalf of ICE in a company-wide email Tuesday night.
But Jacob Rees-Mogg, a leading pro-Brexit lawmaker in the Conservative Party, downplayed the economic risks of Brexit.
Alabama gave up 23 points in last Saturday's victory over Colorado State but coach Nick Saban downplayed any concern.
But White House officials later downplayed his comments and said there were no signs of a deal coming soon.
Last week, team owner Jerry Jones said he didn't expect Elliott to face any discipline and downplayed the incident.
So on my tours, in interviews, and on my school visits, I emphasized the good and downplayed the bad.
In a statement to CNBC, a Google spokesperson downplayed the amount of revenue generated by bad content on YouTube.
Mary Taylor has downplayed his endorsement of her as she attempts to score an upset in a gubernatorial primary.
Olsavsky also downplayed concerns about a slowdown in growth for one of the company's profit centers, Amazon Web Services.
Olsavsky also downplayed concerns about a slowdown in growth for one of the company's profit centers, Amazon Web Services.
In the company's conference call, executives downplayed the low estimate, saying it did not reflect sagging interest from advertisers.
Egyptian officials initially downplayed Islamic militants' claim that they brought down the jet, saying technical failure caused the crash.
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Though the family either ignored or downplayed their pairing in official statements, the shade was real on social media.
But Trump Jr. and other key figures involved in the meeting downplayed the gathering when questioned by Senate investigators.
However, it downplayed risks to the 2019 sales forecast, saying replacement demand for aging fleet was still "very healthy".
Salisbury downplayed the impact on the steel market of U.S. tariffs and the potential for retaliation by other countries.
Mr Trump downplayed North Korea's recent tests of short-range missiles, claiming America did not consider them missile tests.
" Portland coach Terry Stotts downplayed the notion that the Blazers have momentum, "but I like the way we're playing.
Both Rosselló and Trump downplayed the casualties from the storm, initially celebrating that it was only a few dozen.
The Pentagon downplayed concerns that the reviewing process for the JEDI deal was a break in the bureaucratic process.
This latest development comes as the chances of a Brexit are being downplayed by polling analysts and bookmakers alike.
Mr Hannity, whose Fox News show was until recently the most popular on cable-TV news, downplayed the relationship.
Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams downplayed the political aspects of the Senate committee hearing in a statement Friday.
Despite aligning himself for years with Assange on anti-US sentiment, Correa downplayed his ties to the Wikileaks founder.
The companies downplayed the significance of the deal, saying it was a simple extension of what they already do.
Military officials have downplayed the effectiveness of ISIS' chemical weapons, saying they have less battlefield effect than conventional explosives.
Military officials have downplayed the efficacy of ISIS' chemical weapons, saying they have less battlefield effect than conventional explosives.
Walden downplayed those concerns Tuesday, saying there will be a score before the bills come to the House floor.
" His former manager, Norman Pardo, downplayed those comments, laughing at them when he appeared Friday on CNN's "New Day.
The mother of two downplayed the incident on Twitter after getting a concerned phone call from pal Jonathan Cheban.
Both McCarthy and Ryan this week downplayed McCarthy's Russia comments as a joke and a bad attempt at humor.
Intelligence officials have downplayed Apple's concerns, while suggesting that the company is using the issue to promote its brand.
The media coverage of most what was happening, certainly in Syria, downplayed the extreme sectarianism of the effective opposition.
The Aussie's bounce came after the government downplayed the ban, Rodrigo Catril, currency strategist at National Australia Bank, said.
On the campaign trail in 2016, when Barack Obama was still president, he consistently downplayed the surging stock market.
Despite the bump on Friday, analysts downplayed the impact of China's relaxing of investment curbs on broader trade issues.
Defense Secretary James Mattis admitted Wednesday that things might get "rocky" but downplayed the prospect of long-term damage.
As for himself, he downplayed the idea that Trump and Putin would change the existing stalemate regarding his asylum.
Speaking with PEOPLE last week, however, the star of MTV's Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club downplayed any possible matchmaking role.
He downplayed Iran's power during the interview, saying that Iran was far from being a rival to Saudi Arabia.
McCain downplayed that slight at the time, but he never saw eye to eye with Trump on foreign policy.
Those close to the California Democrat have downplayed the concerns, saying they are confident she will be elected Speaker.
Security specialists have downplayed the findings, describing the incidents as run-of-the-mill attacks that pester computers worldwide.
" Khanna downplayed the potential of confronting Trump with his first veto, saying, "I don't want to politicize the issue.
A top adviser to Mr. Trump, Paul Manafort, downplayed Mr. Cruz's effort to take control of the convention panels.
Kudlow downplayed the notion Navarro was being snubbed in an effort to present a friendlier face to the Chinese.
Agents confiscated the medicine, downplayed the girl's illness and did not provide access to a doctor, Portillo told Buzzfeed.
The suit contended that Amex downplayed the financial significance of that relationship, which ended when Costco aligned with Visa.
American Airlines Group Inc Chief Executive Doug Parker downplayed the idea of pilotless airplanes in the next 20 years.
The Obama administration has downplayed the incident, arguing that its quick resolution shows improving ties with the Islamic republic.
According to the complaint, Juul routinely understated the strength of nicotine in its products and downplayed their health risks.
She downplayed Trump's own links to Epstein, saying the two of them merely appeared in a video clip together.
He has downplayed concerns over federal workers going without pay, claiming that many support his push for wall funding.
If the valuation was downplayed, it would negatively affect how much money the co-founders and early employees received.
But later reports downplayed the significance of HongMeng OS, characterizing it as intended for industrial devices rather than smartphones.
She downplayed a Washington Free Beacon report that showed her plane's flight data tracking closely with her RV's route.
Democratic leaders have largely downplayed impeachment proceedings, saying they are not a priority ahead of this year's midterm elections.
But what is striking in looking back at historical data is that blacks didn't exaggerate discrimination but downplayed it.
On Wednesday, Pelosi downplayed the broader effect the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist's win would have on other House races.
At the time, Republicans downplayed the need to wait for the CBO to assess the impact of the changes.
The men appeared before a British parliamentary committee last month where they downplayed their connections to the Russian government.
Senators coming out of the meeting downplayed their discussions, saying they are looking for ideas to pitch to Sens.
The president downplayed expectations for a deal Wednesday, suggesting a new direction for talks between the world's economic powerhouses.
Actress Kirsten Dunst criticized an "ignorant" tweet made by news agency Reuters that downplayed significant parts of her career.
His staff knew about the problem far before they took action to correct it and repeatedly downplayed residents' concerns.
Harker, who has been at the Fed for a year, downplayed any effects of the so-called Brexit referendum.
Even though Windows 10 has downplayed the tablet feature for clamshells, it's still there and so are the hybrids.
Asked about Trump's description of a sustained campaign, Defense Secretary James Mattis downplayed the prospects of prolonged American engagement.
Trump's lawyers later downplayed his request, stating that the president was expressing his opinion and not giving an order.
Sanders, Sekulow and Giuliani each downplayed Mueller's language on obstruction and insisted that the president had done nothing wrong.
The president downplayed any suggestion that Kavanaugh might be unqualified for the Supreme Court because of his drinking habits.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer downplayed the biggest threat facing the company, and it could end up getting her fired.
The bout with Abbott was a barnburner and one of the more memorable showings of Abbott's often downplayed career.
Though Booker recently downplayed his presidential ambitions, the potential White House implications of Booker's speech weren't lost on Sen.
Netflix (NFLX) confirmed that it had signed the code, but the company downplayed suggestions that it amounts to censorship.
He downplayed fears the US was heading toward a recession, saying the conditions did not mimic the 2008 downturn.
Andrew Cuomo, whose approval would be required for such a move, downplayed the possibility during an interview with CNN.
Boeing was said to have been attacked by WannaCry as well in March, but the company downplayed the hacking.
Seeking to drum up support, Macron has not downplayed what is at stake, a gamble that may prove risky.
Trump has repeatedly downplayed talk that his administration intends to go to war with Iran since the standoff began.
Trump has often downplayed the severity of the outbreak, contradicting the top government scientists squirming right by his side.
Even some governors who had moved slowly or downplayed the threat of the virus began to change their tune.
The problem then was severely exacerbated, Barry says, when government leaders — including U.S. President Woodrow Wilson — downplayed the threat.
At the outbreak's start in the United States, Trump initially downplayed its impact but has since changed his tune.
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson downplayed the coronavirus's dangers by taking a nihilistic approach to how many people would die.
The president was receiving the briefings at the same time that he publicly downplayed the risk of the virus.
A former DNC research official downplayed the amount of proprietary material that might have been exposed during the hack.
Romney on Wednesday downplayed the notion that he's trying to meld his colleagues' views on the need for witnesses.
Yet experts at last week's National Council for Science and the Environment conference downplayed the role of climate change.
In a video posted to Twitter on Friday, Hyde downplayed the text messages and repeated his claims that Rep.
When I brought up the unprecedented nature of songs like "Bloom," he downplayed his role as a pop pioneer.
He called the defense hike a sign of "American strength, security and resolve" and has downplayed foreign aid's benefits.
Republicans, however, downplayed any concerns about Giuliani's efforts with DOJ, which were publicly disclosed on Sunday by GOP Sen.
TCPA plaintiffs lawyer Sergei Lemberg of Lemberg Law downplayed the prospect that the Supreme Court will take the case.
Senior aides downplayed New Hampshire's importance on a call with reporters Friday, pointing out that Sanders and Massachusetts Sen.
Some close to the White House downplayed the gravity of the call details and the effect of impeachment proceedings.
Trump downplayed the prospect of a deal last week while U.S. officials cited concerns about New Delhi's increased protectionism.
Will Hurd, R-Texas, criticized Trump's request to China, other GOP lawmakers such as Rubio initially downplayed his comments.
Geoff Diehl, had previously downplayed expectations of a run saying she is focused on her work in the Senate.
However, market participants downplayed the impact on HSBC, which is seen as a global rather than a UK bank.
The analyst downplayed Zuckerberg's warning that the changes may lead to less user time spent on the internet service.
McConnell, asked Wednesday if he was surprised that the president "sided with Democrats," downplayed any signs of Republican division.
Trump has downplayed the significance of his July call with Zelensky and denied there was any quid pro quo.
White House officials downplayed the move, saying it came at the discretion of new national security adviser H.R. McMaster.
But McConnell on Friday downplayed the chances that Congress would ultimately pass a bill reining in Trump's trade powers.
Indian officials have flagged worries about the outlook for crude supply though oil producers have downplayed a potential shortfall.
Musk was targeting Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, who downplayed Musks warnings about the danger of artificial intelligence.
Chapman downplayed concerns over CEO Elon Musk's erratic behavior, instead focusing on the carmaker's financials for his bearish view.
"The White House has downplayed this meeting, calling it a brief conversation at the end of dinner," Colbert said.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson downplayed Trump's warning, saying the president was just trying to send a strong message.
It was kind of downplayed like, oh, that&aposs just a cheese that&aposs in Australia, no big deal.
Trump has repeatedly downplayed Mueller's investigation, calling it a "witch hunt" and claiming there is no evidence of collusion.
Murkowski downplayed the incident, and Zinke said it was "laughable" that he would threaten Alaska over the healthcare vote.
Trump on Wednesday downplayed concerns over the lack of support for Pompeo and suggested Paul may change his mind.
His comments about inflation were especially significant as he downplayed going over 2 percent and indicated a steady course.
He also downplayed the pressure facing Republicans to coalesce on a single plan during this week's series of gatherings.
Embarrassed by the debacle, Louis downplayed the tragedy, and eventually La Lune and its victims receded from living memory.
In response, the AA's customer support Twitter account downplayed those fears, and told users that their data remained secure.
But the factors at play in Weinstein's case — the twisting of an asymmetrical power dynamic, the way victims often downplayed their experiences for survival or had them downplayed for them, the way "everyone knew" but nobody took action — all of these are part of the broader film community's recent barrage of similar stories.
Norway's defense minister has downplayed the significance of the visit, saying that the island won't be used for military operations.
Manafort also downplayed a New York Times report that some Trump campaign staff believed their Trump Tower headquarters was bugged.
Kentucky's governor, Matt Bevin, who signed the offending "religious-liberty bill" into law, has downplayed the effect of California's sanction.
While many people entertain the idea of traveling the universe, the concept is rosy but the dangers are sometimes downplayed.
Yellen was asked about the addition of the word during her post-meeting press conference, and she largely downplayed it.
Graham has pressed hard on Moscow even as Trump has downplayed Russian activities and urged better relations with Russian officials.
" Prominent Iranian analyst Seed Leilaz downplayed the war of words, saying he thinks it was "the storm before the calm.
The findings are among the first to quantify the law's financial effect, an impact that social conservatives have skeptically downplayed.
The former "SportsCenter" host also said she has been mentioned as a potential political candidate herself but downplayed the idea.
An investigation by Marketplace and APM Reports suggested last minute changes downplayed the risk hydraulic fracturing presented to drinking water.
Werksman downplayed his client's purported wealth in a brief interview with CNN, saying, for example, that the Maserati was leased.
One Democrat not in attendance, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond, D-Louisiana, downplayed the session as a political stunt.
In the past year, Republicans have downplayed investigations into Trump's campaign and presidency and excused Trump's racism, xenophobia, and misconduct.
Ball has declined to thank the president and downplayed his role in helping to get his son home from China.
In response to a question from BuzzFeed News, Bridenstine downplayed that number, saying it was "well above" agency cost estimates.
Ocasio-Cortez downplayed those concerns, noting that the situation would be reversed if a more centrist candidate such as Sen.
Although White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has downplayed the economic pain of the trade war, Blankfein conceded it's real.
Sanders: Clinton 'condescending' to young voters Sanders' campaign manager Jeff Weaver had downplayed expectations for the Brooklyn native earlier Monday.
Michael McDonald, chair of the Nevada Republican Party, favors the Raiders stadium and downplayed the concerns about the construction timeline.
After the incident, she told police, she went out in public with him a few times but downplayed the relationship.
Musk was targeting Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, who had downplayed Musk's warnings about the danger of artificial intelligence.
But Ward has positioned herself as a Trumpian candidate, and on Wednesday a spokesperson downplayed the importance of Bannon's support.
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on Wednesday downplayed concerns that she could help Donald Trump win the White House.
But both Dudley and San Francisco Fed chief John Williams downplayed the effect of the stock-market decline on Friday.
But he downplayed the size of the day's move against the dollar, noting the yuan's relative stability against other currencies.
The White House senior adviser also downplayed the role Russian social media efforts played in electing his father-in-law.
Do you have any ideas as to why the role of editors seems somewhat downplayed when it comes to documentaries?
Facebook initially downplayed its role in influencing the 112 election and Russia's use of the platform for its disinformation campaign.
On Thursday, US officials downplayed any diplomatic concerns, saying the matter was for the swimmers and Brazilian police to resolve.
WASHINGTON — Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan on Wednesday downplayed concerns about Russian and Chinese efforts to develop hypersonic arsenals.
Many have downplayed the scandal, even though Facebook's shares have dropped by 233% since the news broke on March 3003th.
The FOMC kept the door open for future cuts, but Chair Powell downplayed the likelihood of a prolonged easing cycle.
Weng added that China's SOEs are "independent market players" and downplayed the role of government subsidies in maintaining their operations.
The second time he downplayed human rights abuses in North Korea by saying basically everybody is guilty of some things.
" He added, "His weak spot was tobacco, which he downplayed as distracting from what he thought were the real killers.
Amazon is aware of the Rhino researcher's findings, but downplayed the actual threat they might pose if put into practice.
"An often downplayed part of good policing is the voice, the demeanor, the people skills of an officer," he said.
Torricelli, who vacated his seat in 2002 over an ethics controversy, has since downplayed those rumors and stood by Menendez.
Analysts said he downplayed the possibility in a meeting with investors on Wednesday, sending Salesforce shares up about 4 percent.
Earlier in the day, Kylie downplayed TMZ's preggo news with a barely-there baby bump pic she posted on Instagram.
Days after the 2016 election, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg downplayed the company's possible role in influencing the way Americans voted.
But in an interview Tuesday, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) downplayed any friction with the powerful Judiciary chairman.
He downplayed speculation that he would join Trump's administration but said if his service was needed he would consider it.
Pelosi, though, has downplayed the pushback and the attack ads against her, and is focusing on taking back the majority.
Joyce downplayed the benefits of cheap oil and insisted the turnaround was the result of "good management, not good luck".
Nuñez was later behind a blockbuster report revealing that contractors on the trending team may have downplayed conservative news sources.
The Chamber has downplayed the changes, but some on K Street worry the organization is struggling to keep its footing.
Giuliani has previously downplayed reports that former Trump attorney Michael Cohen would cooperate with prosecutors, calling him an "honorable" lawyer.
Trent Williams said he developed a tumor on his head, but claimed team doctors downplayed the severity of the growth.
Graham, the sponsor of a bill to restrict abortion after 20 weeks, downplayed the likely impact on Roe v. Wade.
Earlier the White House downplayed the report, saying it relied on extreme models that were selected during the Obama administration.
But some legal analysts downplayed Monday's action, noting that Mueller could still call Flynn to testify after he is sentenced.
"Impeachment has to spring from something else," Pelosi, who has long downplayed the possibility of impeachment, told The Associated Press.
The website of Fox News, often more focused on current events than its television arm, downplayed the news as well.
That is consistent with the stance of others in Democratic leadership, who have downplayed the possibility of impeaching the president.
Ahead of Saturday's launch, ULA CEO Tory Bruno downplayed the importance of the Parker mission to the ULA-SpaceX competition.
Hodge downplayed the effect of the FBI news and said the focus remained on getting Clinton supporters to the polls.
Brooks downplayed possible posturing by North Korea as the discussions between the two countries continue, saying that diplomacy takes time.
Critics quickly seized on the announcement, even as those under consideration downplayed the actual effect losing their clearances might have.
Several Senate Republicans downplayed Trump's tweet, saying it is not Sessions's decision to end the probe because of his recusal.
Caterpillar downplayed the slump in China, citing a "very strong" performance a year ago, but did not break out sales.
At the presser, Trump downplayed the Russian government's interference in the 2016 presidential election and slammed the special counsel investigation.
Quarles downplayed the risk of another financial crisis resulting from the Fed's newest regulatory flexibility extended to banks (Washington Examiner).
But he gave his thoughts on the controversy over whether conservative content was being downplayed on the social media giant.
A federal lawsuit alleges members of the Sackler family intentionally downplayed information about the drug's potential for addiction and overdose.
The state GOP strategist downplayed the dynamic as "playground" bickering, while Scholz said the "aggressive primary" hasn't yet turned ugly.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Sunday downplayed calls from his Democratic colleagues to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Asked how the group can with other countries when the United States is threatening sanctions, Hook downplayed any potential rifts.
Pelosi on Wednesday downplayed Ocasio-Cortez's victory, saying it should not be viewed as a larger issue within the party.
She downplayed the "bitcoin cash" fork because it's subject to the same maximum 21 million coin limit rule as bitcoin.
He pulled the U.S. out of the international Paris climate accord and downplayed a U.S. government report on the environment.
At a press conference in mid December, McConnell downplayed the prospect of an international corporate tax reform deal in 2016.
Dutton nonetheless praised law-enforcement officials for carrying them out and downplayed the threat to press freedom that they represented.
But for now, companies downplayed any imminent plans to slash UK investment and relocate plants or people to other countries.
But the Democratic front-runner downplayed that data and argued that presidential races naturally get closer as Election Day approaches.
Trump early Thursday downplayed talk that the sometimes-combative tone he takes with foreign leaders could damage U.S. relations abroad.
In the wake of Mueller's outing of Guccifer 2.0 as a Russian intelligence front on Friday, Stone downplayed that link.
When asked about a growing portion of young people shunning car ownership in the age of Uber, Garcia downplayed concerns.
Meadows downplayed any disagreement with the speaker on the matter, saying he had spoken to the speaker on Thursday morning.
For weeks, the Chinese downplayed the disease, muzzling doctors and resisting allowing in a team from the World Health Organization.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin downplayed the risk of recession Sunday on ABC's "This Week," but it feels all but inevitable.
Musk previously downplayed concerns about the coronavirus outbreak and kept Tesla's California factory open despite a shelter-in-place order.
He's downplayed experts' warnings that social distancing may be necessary for months, instead suggesting that it may just be weeks.
After the disclosure of the meeting, the president downplayed his ties to the Agalarovs in an interview with The Times.
Mr. Zuckerberg at first downplayed concerns about Facebook's role in the 29.3 presidential election (something he later said he regretted).
At the time, conservatives downplayed it, but two years after Charlottesville, they have moved on to denying it ever happened.
But on the other hand, this is a tradition that has been all too often ignored or downplayed or critiqued.
It was inevitable that the subject—which, despite hard scientific evidence, is still denied or downplayed by conservatives—would arise.
I think if I were still a guy, they might have downplayed how much things hurt, tried to act tough.
Fox's coverage has downplayed Trump's controversies, touted his accomplishments, and accused other networks of spreading "fake news" to discredit him.
According to the news agency EFE, Alfredo Beltrán Leyva downplayed his role in the organization while delivering his guilty plea.
As President Donald Trump repeatedly downplayed the novel coronavirus for weeks, Fox News sang a similar and dangerously misleading tune.
Schlapp downplayed the warnings raised by scientists on the coronavirus's propensity to spread through human hosts, and contradicted their advice.
But for weeks now, Trump has refused such a declaration and downplayed the danger posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, Haytham downplayed the attack, telling CNN the coalition airstrike hit an empty field in the presidential compound in Aden.
US President Donald Trump has downplayed the weapons tests, but analysts say they should give reason for Washington to worry.
"He downplayed the virus, and appeared not to understand what was happening, let alone what was coming," Miller told me.
The Trump administration initially downplayed the virus, with top economic adviser Larry Kudlow calling the outbreak "contained" on February 25.4.
Fears over economic disruptions by the Chinese virus had rattled global markets on Tuesday, although analysts downplayed the likely impact.
But other GOP senators, including in Republican leadership, downplayed or dismissed the developments and stayed firm in opposition to witnesses.
The president has downplayed the investigation, saying Thursday that other countries besides Russia could have meddled in the U.S. election.
Former FBI Director James Comey, who was in charge during the 2016 campaign, downplayed the significance of the memo Friday.
Republican Trump has consistently downplayed the threat from climate change and rolled back Obama-era climate protections to boost industry.
Yaron downplayed much of the disinflation, saying it was mainly due to volatile items like energy and fresh produce prices.
That others have downplayed the vice presidential debate's significance is only further proof that Pence had scored a resounding win.
Rouhani also downplayed meeting with Trump during the U.N. General Assembly in New York to discuss a nuclear weapon deal.
She also downplayed a report in 2018 that the NFL's Cleveland Browns were considering her for their head coach position.
In previous interviews with CNBC, he has often downplayed political tensions and espoused better relations to promote trade and investment.
House Speaker Paul Ryan downplayed the issue of whether witnesses like Bannon might be abusing the bounds of executive privilege.
Boeing downplayed the problem, and a representative for the company said on Tuesday that that issue has since been addressed.
Trump denied the accusations, and on Tuesday appeared to throw his support behind Moore and downplayed the allegations against him.
Pelosi's office declined to comment on the report but downplayed the notion that Pelosi and Nadler have been at odds.
Meanwhile, some White House officials downplayed the memo's significance, saying the facts contained within the document have already been reported.
Pompeo previously downplayed reports of low morale at the State Department that have been exacerbated by the House impeachment investigation.
Trump downplayed any talk of impeachment at the U.N., telling reporters he's "not at all seriously" concerned about the prospect.
However, Jan Smets, governor of the National Bank of Belgium, downplayed this suggestion in an interview with CNBC on Monday.
Scholars and experts have downplayed the possibility the documents contain information that would add to conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedy's assassination.
However, U.S. State Secretary Rex Tillerson downplayed the latest developments in remarks to reporters on his way to Guam Wednesday.
After the story was published, a source familiar with the matter downplayed on the notion of a DirecTV-Dish merger.
Heading into this year's World Cup, Adidas downplayed the sporting event's potential effect on sales, pointing to Russia's tepid economy.
The former administration official also downplayed comparisons to Iran-Contra, saying it's highly unlikely NSC staffers themselves did anything wrong.
Leadership downplayed the coverage losses and focused on premiums, but the report immediately led some senators, such as centrist Sen.

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