George Packer is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Packer joins Preet to discuss his latest article, “The End of Democratic Delusions,” and what the 2024 election reveals about the future of American democracy and the Democratic party.
Plus, could Donald Trump have members of the Jan 6 Committee arrested? And, what will Kash Patel’s appointment as FBI Director mean for the role’s 10-year term?
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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Q&A
- “Trump says everyone on the Jan. 6 committee — including Liz Cheney — should ‘go to jail’,” NBC News, 12/8/24
- “Trump intends to name former aide Kash Patel as FBI director,” CBS News, 12/1/24
THE INTERVIEW
- “The End of Democratic Delusions,” The Atlantic, 12/2/2024
