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Podcast: The Commentary Magazine Podcast
Episode: What Was Trump Trying to Say?
Description: In his appearance before a group of black journalists, Donald Trump gave massive offense on the matter of Kamala Harris's racial and ethnic origins. Was this a fatal error—or was he trying to surface a conversation about the elite's use of identity politics that will help his campaign and hurt Harris? Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices