Slate Daily Feed Political Gabfest | Is This the End of the Trump Era?
Nov 27, 2025
This discussion dives into the erosion of trust in government as systemic dishonesty is revealed, spotlighting the DOJ and unsettling cases of false declarations. The cordial yet strategic meeting between Trump and NYC's mayor-elect raises eyebrows about political maneuvering. Tension in MAGA circles simmers as figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene resign and controversies around antisemitism bubble to the surface. Plus, a light-hearted dig into how travel civility campaigns are trying to elevate Thanksgiving flying—where decorum might just be an outfit away!
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Government Credibility Is Fraying In Court
- The DOJ's credibility in court is collapsing as repeated false declarations from DHS have surfaced.
- Judges and the Supreme Court must confront this pattern or the presumption of governmental regularity will erode further.
Footage Helps, But Courts Face Limits
- Video and public footage have become vital counter-evidence against official accounts.
- But the Supreme Court's emergency docket limits full factual development, making judicial correction harder.
Enforce Lawyers' Professional Duties
- Lawyers and bar rules must be enforced to stop filing false declarations in courts.
- Hold Solicitor General and litigators accountable to professional responsibility to deter future misconduct.
