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Robert Reich: This is total disdain for the Democratic institutions of government. It's total disdain for public trust.

On the recordJanuary 11, 2017
This is total disdain for the Democratic institutions of government. It's total disdain for public trust.
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Robert Reich

Editor's note · Context

Reich expresses concern about Trump's lack of transparency and the potential ethical issues arising from his business dealings.

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