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David Gergen: I do think that General Kelly has more leverage than anybody else who's been around. You know, if he walks, it will be…

On the recordAugust 23, 2017
I do think that General Kelly has more leverage than anybody else who's been around. You know, if he walks, it will be so destructive of the Trump presidency. And everybody knows that.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the leverage General Kelly has in the White House and the potential consequences of his departure.

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