Never Trump

In "Never Trump," authors Robert P. Saldin and Steven M. Teles explore the rise of the conservative movement that opposed Donald Trump's candidacy for the Republican nomination in 2016. This group, comprising policy experts and public intellectuals, perceived Trump as a threat to traditional conservative values and sought to thwart his ascendance through various means, including supporting rival candidates and even endorsing Hillary Clinton. Despite their efforts, they ultimately failed to prevent his nomination and have since found themselves marginalized within a party transformed by Trump’s influence. Through extensive interviews, the authors delve into the motivations behind the choices of these conservatives to break from their political allies.