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The article discusses how Dick Cheney expanded and solidified presidential powers post-Watergate, creating a system that Donald Trump later exploited, leading to unchecked authority and legal circumventions, with Cheney now criticizing Trump's abuse of power.
A federal judge dismissed President Trump's $50 million lawsuit against journalist Bob Woodward, ruling that Trump failed to demonstrate a copyright interest in the interviews used for Woodward's audiobook 'The Trump Tapes,' which drew from interviews conducted between 2016 and 2020. The judge gave Trump the opportunity to refile, but indicated it was unlikely he could establish a plausible copyright claim.
Three of former President Trump's lawyers have pleaded guilty to crimes related to Trump's scheme to overturn the 2020 election, while two others, including Rudy Giuliani, still face criminal charges. These lawyers provided the legal theory and phony facts to support Trump's abuse of power, tarnishing the legal profession. The guilty pleas demonstrate that the system is working, holding lawyers accountable for their actions. However, the legal profession often lacks consequences for legal and ethical transgressions. The involvement of experienced attorneys in Trump's plot raises questions about the seduction of money and power. While many lawyers resisted Trump's demands, the choices of a few can have a significant impact on the functioning of American government.
Lowell P. Weicker Jr., a former three-term senator from Connecticut and prominent Republican adversary of Presidents Nixon and Reagan, has passed away at the age of 92. Weicker gained national attention for his role in the Watergate hearings and later became Connecticut's governor, where he successfully implemented an income tax to address the state's fiscal crisis. He was also known for his efforts in increasing medical research funding and advocating for AIDS patients. Weicker's political career spanned over three decades, during which he remained a self-described "maverick" and independent thinker.
HBO's new miniseries "White House Plumbers" attempts to satirize the Watergate scandal but falls short with a confused tone and inconsistent performances from its lead actors Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, and Lena Headey. The show tries to mix farce with tragedy and political commentary, but fails to cohesively bring these elements together. While there are some funny moments, the overall result feels like a long joke with a repetitive punchline.
Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux star as inept burglars E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, respectively, in HBO's five-part series, “White House Plumbers," based on the 1972 break-in at the Watergate Hotel that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The criminal activity undertaken by this group was often comically inept, something Harrelson and Theroux exploited in ways that went beyond the script. The series premieres on Monday and is streaming on HBO Max.
HBO's new miniseries, White House Plumbers, retells the Watergate scandal from the perspective of G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt, the men who orchestrated it. The show's director, David Mandel, describes it as "a tragedy that makes you laugh." The series draws parallels between the political climate of the Nixon era and today's politics, with Liddy's character paving the way for right-wing extremism. The show premieres on May 1.
Woody Harrelson had to play against his own politics to portray E. Howard Hunt in HBO's new satirical political thriller, White House Plumbers. The show is a comedic take on the Watergate scandal, with Harrelson's character being one of the men sent to jail for his involvement. Justin Theroux plays his accomplice G. Gordon Liddy, and Lena Headey plays Hunt's wife, Dorothy. The actors discussed their roles and the politics of the show, with Headey comparing Watergate to modern-day politics. The first episode airs on HBO on May 1.
The trailer for the HBO series White House Plumbers has been released, featuring Woody Harrelson as E. Howard Hunt and Justin Theroux as G. Gordon Liddy, the political saboteurs responsible for the Watergate break-in and ultimately the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The series will debut on May 1 and is adapted from the 2007 book Integrity by Egil Krogh and Matthew Krogh by creators Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck. Both Harrelson and Theroux serve as executive producers on the series alongside David Mandel.