Today, we look at how Donald Trump won the Republican nomination to be President in 2016 (Part 2).

Adam is joined by chief presenter in Washington Caitriona Perry, and Anthony Zurcher from Americast.

In part 2 they discuss the unique approach Donald Trump took to the debates? Why the likes of Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio failed to shine? And, why the late attempt by a Republican grandee to stop Trump failed?

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