Donald Trump Barred Campaign From Researching His Past

The transcript discusses the vetting process for political candidates, focusing on Donald Trump's campaign. It highlights Trump's refusal to conduct self-opposition research, leaving his campaign unprepared for attacks. The RNC's limited vetting of Trump is also covered, as well as the public's access to his personal information. The transcript concludes with the challenges Trump's campaign faces in the final days before the election.

What is the primary purpose of opposition research in political campaigns?

• To gather information on the candidate's own strengths

• To develop foreign policy strategies

• To prepare for potential attacks from opponents

• To create campaign slogans

Why was the Trump campaign caught off guard during the election?

• They focused too much on foreign policy

• They had too many candidates in the primary

• They underestimated their opponents' financial resources

• They did not conduct thorough opposition research on themselves

What was the RNC's approach to vetting Republican candidates?

• They conducted a thorough investigation of all candidates

• They only focused on Donald Trump

• They performed a brief oversight due to the crowded field

• They ignored the vetting process entirely

What internal issue did the Trump Organization face during the campaign?

• Disagreements over campaign slogans

• Conflicts regarding the knowledge of Trump's past

• Lack of funding for campaign events

• Disputes over foreign policy strategies

What challenge does Donald Trump face in the general election?

• Developing new campaign slogans

• Winning over conservative voters

• Appealing to independent and left-leaning voters

• Securing funding from the RNC