John Oliver on the Most Damaging Effects of Trump’s Presidency (Video)
The "Last Week Tonight" host outlines several disturbing political tactics the president uses that are spreading throughout America's democracy.
In the final episode of “Last Week Tonight” for the year, host John Oliver devoted a long segment to outlining several disturbing tactics President Trump uses that are spreading throughout America’s democracy.
Watch the clip above for Oliver’s warnings on what he sees as threats that could outlast the current president.
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