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How Donald Trump's Opposition To Political Correctness Works For Him

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech during the final day of the Republican National Convention, Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech during the final day of the Republican National Convention, Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Donald Trump's journey from billionaire developer to Republican Party presidential nominee has come in spite of — or perhaps because of — his tendency to speak his mind, even at the risk of offending people.

Anthony Brooks of Here & Now contributor WBUR looks at Trump's war on political correctness, and how it has delighted and energized many GOP delegates.

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Anthony Brooks, WBUR senior political reporter. He tweets @anthonygbrooks.

This segment aired on July 22, 2016.

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