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Donald Trump Is on Fire on Everything

Yes, Donald Trump is on ‘Fire’ mode to try and win the 2024 election. And he was on display during a recent Fox News townhall. 

President of the United States Donald Trump speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Image Credit: Gage Skidmore.
President of the United States Donald Trump speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

Yes, Donald Trump is on ‘Fire’ mode to try and win the 2024 election. And he was on display during a recent Fox News townhall. 

Whatever happened to conservative pugilist Sean Hannity?

Yes, the Fox News host still has a show on the right-wing network, but he seems to have lost his touch and influence in the Republican party.

To reacquire some of that mojo, Hannity permitted Donald Trump to have his second town hall of the 2024 presidential campaign on the network, and host.

Hannity Runs a Different Kind of Forum

Hannity said he would have a different event than the one Trump took part in during a recent town hall held by CNN. The commentator said he would allow Trump to speak without the interruptions and pushback that the former president endured from the CNN moderator Kaitlan Collins.

“One thing I will tell you, this town hall is not going to be like fake news CNN,” Hannity said on his radio show on June 1. “I am not there to debate the candidate,” he explained. “I am not there to argue with the candidate, I am there to ask questions and let the candidate give their answer and let the audience ask their questions. That’s my job tonight. That will be a great distinction.”

Trump Quickly Pounds Biden

During the Fox town hall, Trump was on fire. The former president said the country was suffering under Biden and that he would fix these ailments within “six months” on the job. Trump said he would alleviate the Southern Border crisis, bring law and order to the United States, and reduce inflation and gas prices.

As for the war in Ukraine, Trump said he could create a ceasefire and pathway to peace in “24 hours.” He also claimed that Russia’s Vladimir Putin would have never invaded Ukraine if he were still president.

Donald Trump Addresses Classified Document Scandal

Hannity did ask Trump at least one tough question about a recording that was reportedly obtained by the Department of Justice that purported to show that Trump may have known that a classified document that he referred to in a meeting should have been returned to the National Archives.

“I don’t know anything about it,” Trump said when asked if he recognizes any details about the recording. “All I know is, everything I did was right.”

The town hall with Hannity revealed much of the Trump playbook for his presidential campaign. First, deny that he lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden. Then obfuscate and parry anyone who tries to push back on that claim.

What Issues Will Trump Run On

He wants to fix the border and reduce illegal immigration. Trump will make himself a caped crusader when addressing crime in the cities. He prefers to address pocket issues and help people who are having difficulty making ends meet during high inflation and interest rates. And, for foreign policy, he wants to solve the Ukraine problem.

That is more than five issues that he is pursuing. Campaigns typically focus on three so Trump has created more red meat for his followers. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis must address these issue areas too, not to mention the large field of candidates who mostly do not want to speak out against Trump at this time.

The former president is also running a more professional campaign. He is using town halls adroitly to get his message across while DeSantis and others have not been able to schedule nationally televised events. South Carolina senator and White House hopeful Tim Scott has booked an appearance on The View talk show that should help him get his message out on the big stage. But other candidates have so far not enjoyed such forums.

Trump also doesn’t have to spend time, money, and resources introducing himself or improving name recognition. He can go on the warpath against other candidates with negative rejoinders, then switch to his messaging regarding his views about the country. 

Campaigns are about the future and Trump will have plenty of time to explain his vision for the United States to fix the problems he believes are hurting the nation. Sean Hannity has helped Trump achieve some of the former president’s campaign goals. It remains to be seen if other candidates will get a chance to give town halls too so they can take on Trump successfully.

Author Expertise and Experience:

Serving as 19FortyFive’s Defense and National Security Editor, Dr. Brent M. Eastwood is the author of Humans, Machines, and Data: Future Trends in Warfare. He is an Emerging Threats expert and former U.S. Army Infantry officer. You can follow him on Twitter @BMEastwood. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and Foreign Policy/ International Relations.

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Now serving as 1945s New Defense and National Security Editor, Brent M. Eastwood, PhD, is the author of Humans, Machines, and Data: Future Trends in Warfare. He is an Emerging Threats expert and former U.S. Army Infantry officer.

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