‘Mormon Land’: Trump is ‘crass, vulgar, abusive and cruel’ — so why did so many Latter-day Saints vote for him?
The Atlantic’s McKay Coppins examines the 2024 election, how the Republican takeover may affect the faith, and why the U.S. membership needs to become more politically balanced.
(Doug Mills | The New York Times) Former President Donald Trump beams at election night event in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.