It's very difficult to govern. It's very difficult to lead other people if they fundamentally don't believe you are telling the truth. Trust is still -- it's an old fashioned idea, but it's still the coin of the realm in politics.
Gergen highlights the importance of trust in political leadership amidst Trump's frequent lying.
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