Donald Trump’s conversation with tech billionaire and besieged free speech warrior Elon Musk was full of surprises.
While debates between presidential candidates are important and hostile interviews from sharp reporters remain essential to testing the merit of political character – there is something to be said for a longer conversation.
Not only do these events provide an opportunity to hear, in detail, what a potential President thinks, it gives the candidate ample opportunity to trip over and reveal any problematic thoughts that would not ordinarily stumble out during rehearsed responses.
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