The Political Scene | The New Yorker

Trump’s Triumphant R.N.C. and Biden’s Dilemma

Jul 20, 2024

Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos analyze the R.N.C., emphasizing Trump's speech and J.D. Vance as running mate. Discussions include pressure on Biden to step down, Trump's dominance, and the lack of unity within the Republican Party.

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Evan Osnos

Jane Mayer

Susan B. Glasser

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Trump's selection of J.D. Vance as running mate showcases loyalty dynamics within the Republican Party.

Mounting pressure on President Biden to consider stepping down highlights concerns about his leadership abilities.

Deep dives

Trump's Reactions and Reflections at Republican National Convention

Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president amid an assassination attempt and details the shooting in his acceptance speech. He announces J.D. Vance as his running mate and heir apparent to the MAGA movement. The Republican Party shows strong confidence in Trump's re-election, with chants of 'Joe must go.' Despite the assassination attempt, Trump heavily emphasizes the incident, presenting it as a significant moment.

Intro

2min

Republican National Convention Analysis

11min

Analysis of recent political convention and staffing considerations for a second Trump administration

4min

The Political Evolution of J.D. Vance

8min

Shift in Power Dynamics and Pressure on President Biden

7min

Debates on Leadership Change in the Democratic Party

5min

Reflections on Trump's Speech and Democratic Unity

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The Washington Roundtable: Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos discuss takeaways from the Republican National Convention, which Glasser reports had the feeling of “a very polite Midwestern cult meeting.” Plus, Donald Trump's selection of J. D. Vance as his running mate and the mounting pressure for President Biden to drop out of the race.

This week’s reading:

“Donald Trump’s Second Coming,” by Susan B. Glasser
“Doctors Are Increasingly Worried About Biden,” by Dhruv Khullar
“The Rise of the New Right at the Republican National Convention,” by Benjamin Wallace-Wells
“Are We Already Moving On from the Assassination Attempt on Trump?” by Jay Caspian Kang
“The Paralysis of the Democratic Party,” by Isaac Chotiner
“Why Donald Trump Picked J. D. Vance for Vice-President,” by Benjamin Wallace-Wells
“Bernie Sanders Wants Joe Biden to Stay in the Race,” by Isaac Chotiner
“Trump, Unity, and MAGA Miracles at the R.N.C.,” by Antonia Hitchens

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The Political Scene | The New Yorker

Trump’s Triumphant R.N.C. and Biden’s Dilemma

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Trump's Reactions and Reflections at Republican National Convention

J.D. Vance's Transformation and Alignment with Trump

Internal Dynamics and Conflicts within Republican Party

Challenges Facing President Biden and Pressure to Step Down

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