'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump
KEY POINTS
- •In Kai Bird's biography of Cohn, he looks at how the lawyer taught Trump how to deny, delay, attack, sue and countersue, never admit defeat, side-step paying bills and avoid a paper trail.
- •Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
- •Additional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the NPR National News newsroom.
PUBLISHED SAT, SEP 5 2026•(4h ago)
In Kai Bird's biography of Cohn, he looks at how the lawyer taught Trump how to deny, delay, attack, sue and countersue, never admit defeat, side-step paying bills and avoid a paper trail.
Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
“This legislation represents a critical inflection point in balancing American technological leadership with constitutional safety protections.”
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