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All the President’s Tools

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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The Chilling Effects of Presidential Power

This chapter explores the unprecedented silence of a president towards media during investigations and the consequences for political accountability. The speakers examine how the current administration manipulates public opinion while undermining traditional norms of executive power and ethical conduct. They highlight the intimidating consequences of legal threats on free speech and journalism, stressing the potential erosion of democracy and public trust.

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