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Corruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: 'Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts'
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Legal expert and author Andrew Weissmann argues that systemic political deception in the United States undermines public trust in democratic institutions. In his new book, he examines the unequal application of the law, contrasting the severe penalties faced by ordinary citizens with the apparent immunity enjoyed by political leaders.
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This story matters because it addresses the ongoing debate over the rule of law and whether high-ranking political figures in the United States operate above legal accountability.
François Picard is pleased to welcome Andrew Weissmann, Author, Professor at NYU School of Law, and former General Counsel of the FBI. He argues that as political deception and deliberate falsehoods become normalized, and politically useful, it erodes any trust we have in our government and our institutions. Drawing on his book, "Liar’s Kingdom", Weissmann questions why political leaders are above the law in the United States, while ordinary citizens risk serious legal consequences for making in...
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