Cassidy Hutchinson
The Catalyst
Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.
Cassidy Hutchinson is a former aide who navigated the complexities of the Trump administration, providing a unique perspective on leadership and loyalty. This interview reveals her ability to reflect on her experiences and the broader implications of those dynamics, highlighting her role in influencing change within a turbulent political landscape.
“Been somebody that was not only in the world, but I kind of was a prime target in many ways for the initial Trump movement. But in sharing my story, I hope to be able to bring awareness to people who maybe were anti-Trump from the starter grew to be anti-Trump, but to help people understand that there aren't a lot of people who are just w…”
“I felt at the time that Mark needed to be the leader, that the president needed, the former president needed to get through the election and to be able to combat the pandemic. And a president is only as good as the people who he is surrounded by.”
“I felt In many ways, I still do, although now I understand the other side of it too, that it was our job to gate, keep to the president to make sure that he was getting accurate information that could help him carry out the job of the presidency better. So I felt that if he had moments like that, it was because we weren't doing our jobs.”
“We're looking from a bird's eye view. I touched on my perception of leadership earlier, but when we look at Donald Trump, he has many, many character flaws. Again, many of which I was blind to. And I want to call attention to now, and I think that's important to continue doing for all of us.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 562 — Cassidy Hutchinson
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