Hannibal Lecter is a fictional character from the early 90s suspense thriller film 'Silence of the Lambs,' portrayed by Anthony Hopkins. His character has become iconic in popular culture, often referenced in discussions about psychological thrillers.
Donald Trump keeps referencing the infamous fictional cannibal in his speeches. Intelligencer’s Margaret Hartmann attempts to explain why.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy with help from Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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