Episode 15: Jeffrey Lord

Jeffrey Lord is a correspondent for CNN, where he frequently defends Trump and his campaign. A conservative writer who was a member of the Reagan administration, Mr. Lord responds to criticisms that Never-Trumpers have of Mr. Trump, point by point. We also discuss the role of the media, his role at CNN, what happens post-election, and the Alt-Right.

Show Notes

• When he started to support Trump
• His flight with Trump
• How he decided Trump could be a viable candidate
• What it was like working on Trump’s campaign
• The difference between Raegan and The Bushs
• The criticisms of Trump from Never-Trumpers and how Jeffrey responds to them
• About his role at CNN
• What he thinks Trump’s business success shows about how he will be a politician
• What happens if Trump loses
• Should Trump denounce the alt-right?
• Can the Republican party survive after Trump
• What he would do if Trump wins

Links

• American Spectator
• The Making of the President 1964
• The History of the Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire
• Connect with Jeffrey Lord: Twitter