The Final Service Tom Nichols on the Dangerous Politics of Narcissism
Despite being the first president—former or sitting—to be indicted for a crime, Donald Trump remains the front-running candidate for the GOP nomination. If the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol and allegations of assault and defamation aren’t enough to deter diehard MAGA fans, what does the future of American politics look like?
Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Ray Suarez to break down what Trump’s historic indictment—and the fight for the truth in the US—means for the coming 2024 elections.
Guest:
Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic and professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College
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