Marian Miner Cook
Athenaeum

Defying most predictions, Donald Trump defeated a widely praised Republican primary field. Conservatives seem hopelessly divided about how to proceed: some embraced Trump early on and will continue to support him in the general election, others have made peace with him as the lesser of two evils, and some remain firmly in the #NeverTrump camp. Whatever decision individual conservatives make come November, the time has come for the Right to reckon with what has happened. A panel of CMC faculty and scholars will discuss what Trump means for conservatism, the Republican party, and most importantly, the country.