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August 3 — Kevin Hassett and Sen. Alex Padilla

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Political Authority and Accountability

This chapter examines the implications of authoritarian actions by political leaders and the resulting public trust issues, particularly focusing on recent controversial decisions by the president. It highlights the internal conflicts within the Republican party regarding support for the president's actions, as well as progressive calls for reevaluation of foreign aid to Israel amid the Gaza crisis. Additionally, the discussions explore the future of the Democratic party, particularly concerning Kamala Harris's political strategy and the challenge of reconciling party unity with public sentiment.

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