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On the recordDecember 26, 2018
Leadership of the world is in the hands of an egomaniac who doesn't want wise counselors around him, just underlings. Buckle up. These two years could be more turbulent than the last two.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on the current state of leadership in the White House, suggesting it could lead to turbulent times.

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