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'Profiles in Cowardice' argues leaders failed to push back against President Trump
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John F. Kennedy once wrote a book called Profiles in Courage , which highlighted senators throughout history who made unpopular but politically brave decisions. Journalist Jacob Weisberg took inspiration from this premise, but his new book Profiles in Cowardice instead identifies people and institutions that have enabled President Trump as he’s tested the limits of executive power. In today’s episode, Weisberg joins Morning Edition ’s Steve Inskeep for a conversation about the law firm leaders, university presidents, court authorities and politicians who Weisberg sees as examples of “civic cowardice.” Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This…