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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.

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Aug 5, 2018

the President is facing an ominous choice within the first few minutes of his interview with Bob Mueller if it ever happens.

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Aug 5, 2018

the narrative surrounding the purpose and the outcome of the Trump Tower meeting, it's changed so much over the course of last year.

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Jul 31, 2018

I'm afraid it does, I mean if he's read parts of the constitution like the Second Amendment but is not terribly familiar with other parts of it like the First Amendment.

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Jul 31, 2018

Unless he stops this soon, I will tell you, if there is violence against any reporter that's tied to this, the blood is going to be on his hands.

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Jul 31, 2018

What this president and this White House seem to not to accept is that that's their responsibility at these rallies, to ensure that a free press can exercise day to day work.

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Jul 25, 2018

This administration has taken it to a whole new level. We haven't seen this level of suppression of critics, discrediting of the press on a regular basis.

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Jul 25, 2018

They're trying to manipulate the press, they're trying to manipulate what questions they can ask and not ask.

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Jul 23, 2018

This is the road to authoritarianism. We can't go too far down this road. It's very dangerous.

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Jul 23, 2018

I'm afraid you're right, Anderson. The -- as healthy democracy depends heavily upon a robust debate with different points of view being freely expressed.

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Jul 15, 2018

This is the worst day in the Trump presidency since Charlottesville.

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Jun 11, 2018

I think he really hopes this was going to give him a lift in the midterm elections.

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