Jeffrey Goldberg: The toll Trump's indictments take on democracy itself
Aug 18, 2023
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Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of the Atlantic, talks with Chuck Todd about the toll Trump's indictments take on democracy, the challenges faced by the American judicial system, the potential consequences of ongoing legal proceedings, and the importance of accountability and transparency in the political climate. They also discuss the obstacles and strategies for the Democratic party in upcoming elections, anxiety about Joe Biden's age and potential decline, speculation on potential candidates and actuarial likelihood, the possibility of Trump going to prison in 2024, and the future of television and smart conversation.
Former President Trump's indictments have put significant strain on America's judicial system and its system of accountability.
There is a hesitancy among elected leaders to take decisive action and lead due to political polarization and potential consequences.
The podcast raises the importance of having a new, charismatic leader to challenge the current political state of affairs and galvanize the public.
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Ninety-one felony charges across four criminal indictments: That’s one way to measure former President Trump’s impact on American politics. But what about the stress that these indictments place on our judicial system? Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of the Atlantic and host of PBS' Washington Week with the Atlantic, joins Chuck to discuss how America's system of accountability could be rocked by a former president under trial.
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