Trump Anoints Himself

Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat and Carlos Lozada

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The former president was expected to offer unity in his nomination acceptance speech. But after a wild week, his speech revealed the same old Donald Trump. In this episode, the hosts debate: Is Trump a “man of destiny”?

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