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David Cay Johnston: Donald Trump Is the Epitome of America’s Rigged System

Robert Scheer sits down with the award-winning journalist and author to discuss the 2016 Republican presidential candidate.
Robert Scheer sits down with award-winning journalist and author David Cay Johnston to discuss the GOP presidential candidate.

David Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of the recently published book The Making of Donald Trump. In their conversation, Johnston tells Robert Scheer about Trump’s dealings with criminals and how his own illegal actions have escaped consequences. He also discusses how Trump’s success and candidacy are examples of a rigged financial system. And Johnston explains why he believes journalists are not the powerful democratic force they once were.

Credits

Guest:
David Cay Johnston – Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author, Daily Beast, Investipedia, DC Report – @DavidCayJ

Host:
Robert Scheer

Producers:
Joshua ScheerRebecca Mooney