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The values of Trump's GOP  

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, are seen during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, are seen during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

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The Republican Party issued its first platform since 2016 ahead of this week’s Republican National Convention. Analysts say it echoes the language of its presidential candidate, instead of previously held Republican views, on a range of issues from the economy to abortion.

Read: 2024 GOP Platform

Guests

Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services. Presidential historian.

Heath Mayo, founder of Principles First, a grassroots organization dedicated to championing conservative principles in politics. Corporate Attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York City.

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