Chancellor Merkel came to Harvard to give the commencement address, a very hard-hitting speech. And she pointedly argued how much damage is done in public life when lies are treated as truth and truth is treated as lies.
Gergen references Merkel's speech on the consequences of political dishonesty.
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I think a lot of Americans do see it as disqualifying. And they're worried about it.
I think it's going to take something usually unexpected or a dramatic change in his health or a prison sentence to stop him.
I think, basically, this is about power. I think he wants to cripple Joe Biden before he ever gets started.
I think the evidence is still coming in that this country is deeply divided.
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