Mick Mulvaney
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
Mick Mulvaney is a seasoned political figure with experience in high-stakes environments, including serving as Chief of Staff under President Trump. This interview reveals his strategic mindset, as he navigates complex political landscapes and emphasizes the importance of decisive action and long-term growth.
“We used to joke about that. He'd joke. He would have to joke about it. The tape was out. Everybody knew about the tape. I had a debate, David, in York County, South Carolina, the night that the Access Hollywood tape came out.”
“Yeah, you know, Jordan was a great place to be in the 1980s. Really was. I'm sure it still is. My daughter graduated there a couple years back. School has changed a good bit, but it's still a fun place to go to school. And Washington is just a great town. It was a lot of fun.”
“Yeah, that's a good question. Could I have run as a Democrat? I then, David, maybe I was more conservative then and I had gone over. And by then the parties were starting to change a little bit. It was harder and harder to be pro-life as Democrat. There was still someone. But I guess I associated more by that time I was what?”
“War cabinet for the impeachment. The president calls me on the phone and says, Where are you? I got to go back to DC. You're going to get impeached over this. He's like, don't say that. That was a perfect conversation as president. It may be the perfect legal conversation, but you aren't going to get impeached over this.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 563 — Mick Mulvaney
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