PoliticsCorruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: ‘Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts’
François Picard speaks with Andrew Weissmann, an NYU School of Law professor and former FBI general counsel. Weissmann argues that political deception and deliberate falsehoods are becoming normalized and politically useful, eroding trust in US government and institutions. Drawing on his book, “Liar’s Kingdom,” he questions why political leaders appear above the law while ordinary citizens can face serious consequences for intentional lies.
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Corruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: ‘Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts’
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