Hello and welcome to the Americano podcast, a series of discussions about American politics, life and the Trump presidency.

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I'm joined today by Douglas Murray, who is Associate Editor of the Spectator and author of several books,

including most recently The Madness of Crowds.

And we're going to be talking about President Trump's speech at Mount Rushmore.

Now, Douglas, it seems to me that even an ardent Trumpist, and I know you're not an ardent Trumpist,

but would struggle to say that Trump has had a good year in 2020.

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