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On the recordNovember 25, 2018
I would argue there's perhaps a different way to look at this. And that is Paul Manafort is not stupid. He may be reckless, but he's not stupid.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

David Gergen suggests that Paul Manafort's actions may be reckless but not indicative of stupidity, implying there may be a larger motive behind his lies.

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