How Groupthink Protected Biden and Reelected Trump | The Ezra Klein Show
Published: May 21, 2025The Ezra Klein Show
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The episode explores how groupthink influenced perceptions of Biden's capabilities during his presidency.
Ezra Klein discusses the concept of groupthink regarding President Biden's performance and the surrounding narratives during the 2020 election. Conversations with aides highlighted a disconnection between their views and reality, prompting questions about loyalty and perception within the Democratic Party.
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