Politics● LowSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 10:35 PM
Conspiracy theories and the American presidency
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
In his new book "Conspirator in Chief," historian Stephen F. Knott argues that there is a long history of those who occupy the Oval Office engaging in conspiracy theories. Knott joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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