Trump 2.0: He’s Never Sounded Like This Before

In a special series leading up to Election Day, “The Daily” will
explore what a second Trump presidency would look like, and what
it could mean for American democracy.


Since he began his latest campaign, former President Donald J.
Trump’s message has changed, becoming darker, angrier and more
focused on those out to get him than it ever was before.


Charles Homans, who covers national politics for The Times, has
been studying the evolution of Mr. Trump’s message, and what
exactly it means to his supporters and for the country.


Guest: Charles Homans, who covers national politics for The New
York Times.


Background reading: 


No major American presidential candidate has talked as Mr.
Trump now does at his rallies — not Richard Nixon, not George
Wallace, not even Mr. Trump himself.

The first night of the Republican National Convention sought
to strike a new note. But some of the lyrics were familiar.



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