Mitt Romney vs. Donald Trump: A Battle for the Soul of the Republican Party

McKay Coppins, author of "Romney: A Reckoning," discusses Mitt Romney's views on Donald Trump and the future of the Republican Party. Romney sees Trump as a threat to the republic due to his character and disregard for constitutional principles. While Romney still considers himself a conservative, he believes Trump's behavior is not becoming of a president. Romney has considered various strategies to counter Trump's influence, including running as an independent or starting a third party with Joe Manchin. However, he is now focused on rallying other Republican primary candidates to consolidate behind one candidate to prevent Trump from winning the nomination. Romney acknowledges his past mistakes in appealing to blue-collar conservatives and recognizes that Trump tapped into an economic message that resonated with those voters. However, he personally struggles to understand Trump's appeal and the subversive thrill that some supporters feel.