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Senator Adam Schiff on How the Trump Administration Targets Its Opponents

December 8, 2025·26 min·2 clips

Adam Schiff explains why he lives rent-free in Donald Trump's head and the tweet he wishes he'd sent.

David Remnick interviews Senator Adam Schiff about his prominent place on Donald Trump's enemies list, covering topics like the mortgage fraud investigation, Trump's psychological tactics, and the weaponization of the Justice Department. Schiff also discusses Republican complicity, oversight failures, and his fears for election integrity, emphasizing the role of citizens in preserving democracy.

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