It was clear he thought Hewitt said “Kurds.” Again, I don’t think “Quds” is a daily discussion piece for most non-national security wonks. I didn’t know them. And Trump is right that they likely will be changed or gone in a year, and the leader will be someone else. But if these are the questions, he’ll have to answer them, and I bet like he did with Sessions he’ll start huddling with some generals.
The Quds force has been around since 1980. It’s become very active and emboldened since Obama became President and has killed many Americans. Trump is going to need to know who is killing Americans if he’s going to be half as great as he says he’s going to be. He should have some knowledge unless he’s going to delegate that to others.
I didn't hear the interview, don't think Hugh Hewitt is on the air in the Chicago media market.
I think Trump should address these questions by saying:
"Look, it doesn't matter who's in charge of these terrorist groups today. When I'm President, I'm going to eliminate each and every member of every terrorist group we can find, period. Do I care what their names are? NO!"
That's what Trump needs to say right there. Make the questioner look stupid.