About 15 minutes into Donald Trump’s conversation with comedian Theo Von, the chat veered into territory not usually heard in a political speech.
“I had a great brother who taught me a lesson, don’t drink. Don’t drink, and don’t smoke,” the former president said. “I admired so much about him… And he had a problem with alcohol.”
“I’ve been in recovery for most of the past 10 years,” Von replied. “Drugs and alcohol
Trump seemed genuinely interested.
“Which is worse?” he asked. The pair went on to chat at length about addiction and the drugs industry.
Politics wasn’t entirely absent – within a few minutes Trump was back alluding to his grievances against the “deep state” and the voting system – but the friendly chat was a prime example of a larger campaign strategy.
Trump has done a series of interviews with podcasters and alternative media that together comprise a concerted effort to reach young men
