Trump children woo donors and, campaign hopes, voters
CLEVELAND — Sometimes the skeptical donors ask Andy Puzder what it is that he sees in Donald Trump, the controversial Republican presidential nominee for whom Puzder is raising money.
“The kids,” Puzder says he often replies. “If he’s such an evil villain, how do you explain the kids?”
The eldest four, Ivanka, Eric, Donald Jr. and Tiffany, are being introduced to the world with prime-time speaking slots this week at the Republican National Convention. Trump loyalists are thrilled to see them in the spotlight, predicting they will take the edge off a candidate known for biting remarks that have offended women and immigrants, among others.
Trump’s fundraisers know this to be true; for them, the children have long been a touchstone.