If confirmed, he will be both a laughing stock and focal point of derision by many. Then, the media will be all too glad to assist him as he tries to redeem his public image (comedy late shows, a softening up of articles and cartoons, sympathy articles for his wife and children, a guest role on SNL, half-hearted apologies, etc). Just as they tried to redeem Trump, even though they also knew who he was. This whole matter is proceeding like a Stalinesque show trial.

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