INTERVIEW – MCKAY COPPINS — Senior political writer, Buzz Feed News and author of the book, THE WILDERNESS.

• Anti-Trump Republican Launching Independent Presidential Bid. (By McKay Coppins / BuzzFeed News Reporter) — Evan McMullin, a CIA veteran and chief policy director of the House Republican conference, announced Monday that he’s launching an independent presidential bid. “Like millions of Americans, I had hoped this year would bring us better nominees who, despite party differences, could offer compelling visions of a better future,” McMullin wrote in a statement on his campaign website. “Instead, we have been left with two candidates who are fundamentally unfit for the profound responsibilities they seek.” BuzzFeed News first reported McMullin’s plans Monday morning.