“I think there's an extraordinary overlap between - sort of philosophically, and even in terms of their supporters - between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. And that is not a part of the Venn diagram that I relate to or identify with when it comes to being a Republican.”

American political commentator and author

Margaret Hoover is an American political commentator, strategist, journalist, media personality, and author. She is the great-granddaughter of Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States. She is known for her work in political media and for hosting the PBS revival of the conservative interview program Firing Line. Her career has centered on politics, public debate, and television. As a commentator and strategist, she appears in public discussions of current affairs, while her writing and broadcast work place her in both print and on screen. Her public profile also reflects her family connection to the Hoover name, which is part of how many people first encounter her work.