Jacob Weisberg: Bonfire of the Enablers
Summary
John Heilemann interviews Jacob Weisberg about his new book, Profiles in Cowardice, which critiques prominent figures who have enabled the Trump administration. They discuss the stark differences between the first and second Trump terms, highlighting the removal of internal guardrails and the rise of compliant insiders like Kash Patel. The conversation also covers the Supreme Court’s recent rulings against Trump, analyzing Chief Justice John Roberts’ shift from a perceived moderate to a key enabler of executive power.
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