Meet Democrats' Go-To Trump Stand In

January 2, 2026·23 min·2 clips

Philippe watched Trump's debates three times each to master his plain-speaking style that voters perceived as honesty.

Jon Lovett interviews Philippe Reines, the Democratic operative who played Donald Trump in debate prep for Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. They discuss his methods for embodying Trump, the differences between prepping the two candidates, and lessons for the 2024 election. Philippe shares insights into Trump's communication style and why debates matter despite Democratic losses.

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