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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.

Apr 20, 2017

It's certainly possible, Anderson. And I don't think yet we've seen a smoking gun in all of these reports, but we sure as hell are seeing a lot more smoke.

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Apr 19, 2017

I think it was a very legitimate point of view, that, look, it's one thing to poke fun but the White House is a special place for all the people.

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Apr 19, 2017

I think most presidents, especially more traditional presidents like Harry Truman would have gone nuts.

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Apr 18, 2017

I think Fox would have been a lot worse off had they kept him.

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Apr 13, 2017

What is notably different from other administrations is the predominance of military voices in that process.

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Apr 13, 2017

We're seeing reversals in President Trump in terms of what he thought he will be doing as president.

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Apr 12, 2017

Politically, it's going to send a signal internationally. A new sheriff is in town. For better or for worst, there's new sheriff. He's tougher. He's going to be very muscular.

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Apr 12, 2017

I think it will be strained. I think what they benefit both most from is that the appearance of Trump possibly being a puppet of Mr. Putin. That's largely been demolished here by events over the last few weeks.

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Apr 12, 2017

So it is extremely important that the investigation continue.

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Apr 12, 2017

Absolutely. Now, local commander -- commanders on the ground are all saying this was a rather isolated strike. It was done -- you know, they sought authorization. They got authorization up the chain. The president obviously blessed it.

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