About this episode

The episode discusses President Trump's alleged politicization of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

President Trump has been accused of politicising commemorations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

People in this episode

Guest: Bill Kristol

Topics covered

• politics
• Independence Day
• commemoration
• Trump
• American history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Declaration of Independence

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