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Texas, Trump and the Future of America

Hosted by the United States Centre

Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building

Speaker

Lawrence Wright

Lawrence Wright

Chair

Professor Peter Trubowitz

Come learn about the most controversial state in America and what it tells us about Donald Trump and the future of the US.

This event marks the publications of Lawrence's new book, God Save Texas: A Journey into the Future of America.

Lawrence Wright (@lawrence_wright) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, screenwriter, playwright and a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine.

Peter Trubowitz (@ptrubowitz) is Department Head of International Relations and Director of the US Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Associate Fellow at Chatham House, Royal Institute of International Affairs.

The United States Centre (@LSE_US) at LSE is a hub for global expertise, analysis and commentary on America.

Twitter Hashtag for this event: #LSETexas

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