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As Democrats met in Chicago for their party convention, Trump made his latest podcast appearance on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend. The Republican nominee showcased his intention to make the election less about vibes and more about policy, while showing a side of himself that’s not often on display at his rallies or press conferences.
One great part of the podcast focuses on Trump’s relationship with his family, which even Hillary Clinton once praised. He talked about his brother Fred, who passed away twenty-five years ago, explaining how his experiences — and advice — are the reasons for why he has never had a “drop of alcohol,” drugs or even a cigarette.
“What’s something that you miss about him?” Von asked. “He was wise in a sense,” Trump responded. “He had this problem and it was very important for him to convey to me not to have this problem. And I couldn’t be successful if I had [followed that path].”
Von went on to share similar experiences. “Sometimes our older brothers take the speed bumps for us… My brother went through a lot of stuff that I didn’t have to go through.”
“Is he OK now?” a caring Trump asked.
After Von asked him to recall some happy memories, Trump talked about his brother’s love for flying — “he was a pilot… but ultimately he had to give that up because of the alcohol.”
In a sly transition, Von moved the conversation to the national, more specifically, the opioid epidemic. Trump flexed a bit about his record, yet things rapidly took a turn.
“Is cocaine a stronger up?” Trump asked Von after he talked about using drugs. “Cocaine will turn you into a damn owl homie, ya know what I’m saying?” Von replied. “You’ll be out on your own porch. You’ll be your own street lamp. You’ll freak—” Trump interrupted, “And is that a good feeling? It’s a miserable feeling!”
Trump talks family, pharma and cocaine with Theo Von
