"Trump: First Year Reflections"

A Distinguished Lecture proudly organized by HKUST Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education (LAPP):

TRUMP: FIRST YEAR REFLECTIONS 

DATE:    15 January 2018 (Monday)
TIME:     15:00 - 17:00
VENUE: 15/F, The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Hong Kong

Abstract

The US presidency of Donald J. Trump has intensified political polarization and overheated rhetoric in the country to the point that there is little rational discussion or analysis of his leadership. Leaving aside partisan contention, this presentation will describe and analyze the domestic and foreign policy priorities and the first year record of the Trump presidency. It will reflect on how well President Trump's policies in the first year match his campaign promises and the aspirations of his supporters. As this analysis will naturally expose a large gap between promise and performance, it is essential to then explain what continues to drive support for the president among his core supporters, especially white evangelical conservatives and white working class citizens who were attracted to his populist economic message. 

About the Speaker

Professor Mark J. ROZELL
Dean, Ruth D. and John T. Hazel Chair in Public Policy
Schar School of Policy and Government
George Mason University, USA

Mark J. Rozell is dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University where he also holds the Ruth D. and John T. Hazel Chair in Public Policy. He is the author (or co-author) of nine books, co-editor of twenty additional books, and author of numerous journal articles and contributions to edited compendia on various topics in US government and politics including the presidency, interest group politics, the intersection of religion and politics, and media politics. He is quoted often in major media and frequently contributes columns to various news outlets such as the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Baltimore Sun, The Hill, and Politico, among others. He has lectured widely in the US and abroad. Rozell joined the Mason faculty in 2004 as professor of public policy. he served three years as acting dean of the School, led the formation of a merger of two academic units that created the new Schar School, and then was appointed Founding Dean and Hazel professor in June 2016.