Jan 3, 2018
It's just as clear as it can be now that the president feels he's -- there are things to be hidden. He does not want out in the public.
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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Jan 3, 2018
It's essential for the investigations, you know, what is it what has been sort of disheartening is that the way these investigations are stalling out on Capitol Hill and they look more and more like partisan bickering within the…
Jan 1, 2018
I think the president is trying to heat up the rivalry again in doing this, but at the same time, it diminishing his presidency.
Jan 1, 2018
I think that the concern, of course, is that we're edging ever more closely toward potential conflict.
Dec 28, 2017
He's very much more in a prime ministerial role and even with that, his -- where the tweets and everything else, the level of discourse is below that we've seen from any other President I can remember.
Dec 28, 2017
This first year has not only been controversial but it has accelerating trend that's been danger for the presidency, and that is the seeping away of influence and authority.
Dec 28, 2017
Donald Trump is clearly the master of social media and you have to give him credit for being able to reach people with his pithy little comments and keep the attention on himself.
Dec 19, 2017
This is a big, big win for him legislatively. It's one of those major league kind of bills that presidents like to pass and their legacy heavily depends on it.
Dec 18, 2017
I think the president absolutely is legitimate in proclaiming a major legislative victory.
Dec 18, 2017
This is a legislative victory for the president, a big tax bill, a repeal of the Obamacare mandate among other things.
Dec 17, 2017
He went after both the Obama administration and the George W. Bush administration and did it in a very harsh way.
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