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This episode draws a sharp contrast between the myth of George Washington’s truthfulness and the Trump administration’s controversial actions in Venezuela and at a public golf course, questioning the erosion of democratic norms and the use of power without accountability. It underscores h
This episode draws a sharp contrast between the myth of George Washington’s truthfulness and the Trump administration’s controversial actions in Venezuela and at a public golf course, questioning the erosion of democratic norms and the use of power without accountability. It underscores h
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