Trump accepts the Republican presidential nomination as Biden considers bowing out - July 19, 2024
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Donald Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination with a marathon speech that began with a call for unity pivots into grievance and apocalyptic warnings for the country if he is not returned to the White House. Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman joins us for her view on what's at stake in the presidential election. Trump’s coronation before an adoring audience on Thursday stood in contrast to the turmoil roiling President Joe Biden’s campaign who is said to be considering whether to abandon his reelection bid under pressure from fellow Democrats. William Howell, professor of political science at the University of Chicago has analysis. Could domestic and foreign policy dramatically change in Trump wins? Liana Fix, fellow of European Policy with the Council on Foreign Relations weighs in.
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