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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.
The pattern here is the president goes to Comey, the FBI director and says I need your loyalty. Comey refuses to give it to him. Then a subsequent meeting according to these reports from Comey, the president pressures him to let the Flynn…
Suggests the reason -- And I think I've been told this before, that Pres. Obama warned off incoming Pres. Trump about hiring him.
The evidence is piling up that the president was particularly anxious to protect General Flynn.
Obstruction of justice was the number one charge against Nixon, that brought him down.
I think in each case, Nixon and Trump, you find questions about whether the president himself is impeding the investigation.
I salute Richard Burr, the Republican senator from my home state of North Carolina, for having the guts to say as a Republican, this is all very suspicious.
It's really imperative that we understand what happened in the last election and to throw the FBI director out at this very, very sensitive moment.
I think it's deeply troubling for our democracy, because -- it's just not -- the story the White House has put out. There's no question that Director Comey has been, you know, enveloped in controversy.
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