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(eta lene eee ne Baebes tS eal DOES CE oy nae UL le ee wy ce a a, iNav: Geendbedaaiees Fic i a _ -/ ee re Semis F WO EER cer ga Paes NY 100-161445 tay? oie eaten nS D. Interview on the NBC "Today Show", July 14, 1972 On July 14, 1972, ABBOTT HOWARD HOFFMAN appeared for approximately seven minutes on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) television show, the “Today Show," during which time HOFFMAN was interviewed by co-hosts, BARBARA WALTERS and HUGH DOWNS. During his appearance, HOFFMAN mentioned his role in the upcoming book entitled VOTE, and which will be concerned wit’: demonstrations at the two national party conventions. He mentioned the funds received from the book will be used to support demonstrations during the Republican Convention in Miami. HOFFMAN said he hoped the book will be good “propaganda” for the Youth International Party (YIP). aoe : Regarding the upcoming Republican Convention, -_ HOFFMAN remarked he will be "in the streets", and that he =4 anticipated “massive militant demonstrations," against Ve President NIXON's war policy and domestic policy. we a When asked by BARBARA WALTERS if he will be leading em the demonstrations, HOFFMAN remarked "No, I don‘t consider self a leader,” but stated he “will be playing a role in the demonstrations." HOFFMAN concluded to the question, “You're trying to get me in another trial BARBARA." 4 aA, 4 When asked if he anticipated another Chicago, HOFFMAN remarked “In some sense I hope we do have a repeat of Chicago in that we have an impact on the political process." HOFFMAN concluded that he hoped there will not be violence as there was in Chicago. - When asked if his political idiology has changed, HOFFMAN remarked, “No, some of the tactics have changed, but = not the goals. Now I believe in socialism, redistripution PN of the wealth, and an end to imperialism and racism." | e -12-