I think one of the things we've learned in the last 48 hours is there is millions of Americans out there who continue to respect leaders of courage, of candor and of character.
David Gergen
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David Gergen was an American political commentator and advisor who served in the administrations of four U.S. presidents, providing insights and guidance on various political matters. Born on May 9, 1942, in Massachusetts, Gergen held significant roles in both Republican and Democratic administrations, showcasing his ability to navigate the political landscape across party lines. He was also a professor of public service at Harvard University, where he influenced a new generation of leaders. In addition to his academic work, Gergen was a senior political analyst for CNN, contributing to public discourse on current events until his passing on July 10, 2025.
It's unrecognizable for anyone who has been around and understood what the values were.
This Republican Party is increasingly unrecognizable. It has become the Trump party.
I think, Anderson, that all four of us here tonight would agree that it's deeply offensive to have a president of the United States who is our guardian of our legal justice system, he's the foremost protector of the law, rule of law in the…
There's a very real danger that Sessions will be out and Trump is going to fire Mueller or put somebody in to close down the Mueller investigation.
Donald Trump, you know, is a control freak in many ways. He wants to control everything and he controlled this epic battle against Mueller for month after month, because he alone had the platform and Mueller couldn't speak.
If he gets fired without the Republicans making that protection, they're going to be responsible, they're going to be jointly responsible for dismantling this investigation.
And one of the harsh lessons in life is that loyalty runs both ways. And Donald Trump is a guy who's never been loyal down, he's only loyal to himself.
If Cohen is indeed a felon or, you know, he's pled guilty of a felony, why isn't Donald Trump then guilty of a felony?





