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David Gergen: I believe when I worked for Richard Nixon, ultimately, he needed to leave office, just as most of my colleagues at the…

On the recordAugust 14, 2017
I believe when I worked for Richard Nixon, ultimately, he needed to leave office, just as most of my colleagues at the Nixon White House. We thought he was posing a threat.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen compares Trump's situation to Nixon's presidency and discusses concerns about Trump's leadership.

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