June 13, 2019 / 1:48 PM

Watch live: Trump gives remarks on second chance hiring

June 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is scheduled to give remarks on second chance hiring Thursday afternoon at the White House.

He's set to speak at 4 p.m. EDT in the East Room.

Second chance hiring gives workers with a criminal or substance abuse background another opportunity for gainful employment.

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