David Gergen: “It's totally irresponsible for the White House to continue the charade…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2019

It's totally irresponsible for the White House to continue the charade when so many federal workers are about to lose their paychecks.

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David Gergen criticizes the White House for its handling of the government shutdown and its impact on federal workers.

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David Gergen: “It's totally irresponsible for the White House to continue the charade when so many federal workers are about to lose…”