Despite the horrific assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the mood at the Republican National Convention has been joyous and triumphant. Trump’s takeover of the party is complete: the platform sounds like him, former rivals have kissed the ring and his choice for vice-president preaches to the converted. What does the Republican Party stand for now? And where would it take America?
John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon. They’re joined by Kevin Roberts, the President of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank.
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