Thursday, December 10, 2015

Inside Story: What Does Donald Trump Stand For?


The potential Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, is remaining defiant about his anti-Muslim statement which has provoked criticism and condemnation. The White House says he has disqualified himself from becoming president.And the Pentagon says his call to ban Muslims from the US endangers security. But Trump has the support of various conservative commentators and at least part of the US public. So, how has Trump been able to set the tone in the Republican presidential race? And why do his comments resonate with some Americans? Presenter: Jane Dutton Guests: Linda Sarsour - Executive director of the Arab American Association of New York; Matthew Del Carlo - Republican strategist and chairman of the California Young Republican Federation; James Boys - author of the upcoming book 'Hillary Rising' and political historian.