Trump Anoints Himself

Published 2024-07-19
The former president was expected to offer “unity” in his convention acceptance speech. But, after a wild week, the speech revealed the same old Donald Trump. In this episode, the hosts debate: Is Trump a “man of destiny”?


(A full transcript of this episode will be available within 24 hours of publication on the Times website.)


Recommended in this episode:

• Donald Trump, Man of Destiny (www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/opinion/donald-trump-as…)

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All Comments (21)
  • This newspaper used to be very respected. What happened? Now, this paper is just a joke.
  • Typical of the Times. They just spew it out without brain engaged.
  • @Edo9River
    I’m thankful that you don’t turn off the comments section 😊
  • @User_me_1509
    I don’t understand why the woman commentator made the whole discussion sound funny. If you don’t know the gravity of the topic and what’s on the mind of your audience, that is offensive. The dismissive attitude toward half of the political spectrum of this nation is repugnant.
  • The new york times went from the greatest newspaper in the world to a rag worse than the national enquirer.
  • @khmanandy
    I once heard a toilet flush with a more important point than what this news establishment has devolved into.
  • @dogsbd
    Meanwhile Biden craps himself.
  • I will say one thing about the NY Times; you ARE consistent. I can always depend on you for left wing, socialist horse💩... By the way; how's your subscription list doin' these days?
  • The title of this says it all. This isn’t serious reporting! 3:03- nothing of this Trump’s Speech has anything Masonic (that didn’t even make sense); 4:39 - he went into his plan as President & how he plans to achieve it. Yes, God does have a side- that which is on His side, that furthers Good & Truth. Though I do think it could’ve been a bit shorter, the audience was visibly anything but bored. Not sure how anyone could’ve watched that & came to this conclusion. I am curious, however, on how you guys critique Biden’s..
  • @Chertoff88
    Hey thanks for helping Trump get reelected we appreciate yeah. Your bold face easily disproven lies only show the public who you are and strengthen us. So thanks again NY Times.
  • @jojorey6886
    Did you mean to say, Democrats anoint a new candidate?
  • @DM-sy4hg
    Strange way to say he accepted the nomination after winning the primary. Joe was anointed...now they are desperately trying to force him out.
  • @greyscout01
    "Sensible Centrists..." wow, they even lie to themselves.
  • As a born and raised citizen of NYS, these people do not represent the people's opinions. This is propo bs. What ever trump is, you can be sure its not what these paid haters are saying. Just as a metric.😢
  • @pilljr.3331
    I wouldn’t wipe myself with this newspaper 😁💩🤡
  • @ValRoyD
    This is great commentary. I’d love to hear their commentary on how great the Acolyte is. 😂😂😂
  • @ScallopHolden
    They love the clicks and views from putting trump in the title but hate themselves for resorting to it