Exploring Rudy Giuliani's efforts to link Joe Biden to alleged corruption through unverified claims, including a FBI informant's assertion of bribery. The chapter questions the intersection of political agendas and accusations of corruption in high-profile political figures.
A single piece of unverified intelligence became the centerpiece of a Republican attempt to impeach President Biden.
Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains how that intelligence was harnessed for political ends, and what happened once it was discredited.
Guest: Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington.
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