“Democracy on Trial” The Case Against Trump for His Role in the 2020 Election | Amanpour and Company

Michael Kirk is the filmmaker behind a new Frontline documentary, "Democracy on Trial.” It charts special counsel Jack Smith's indictment against former President Donald Trump, which alleges federal election interference in 2020. Kirk tells Hari Sreenivasan why he chose to release the film now.
Originally aired on January 29, 2024
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[@terryjohnson1376]

Thank you Frontline for the good work that you are doing 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@danhood1443]

He's trying very hard to pretend that he's not a very biased Rabid TDS suffering Democrat. He's failing with this is despicable propaganda. Everyone has seen The BS this propaganda film will rehash, and Trump is way ahead in swing state polls. This despicable activist should stop already

[@robertkriegsman6508]

PBS for the US is what Pravda was for the USSR.

[@lengray44]

@@robertkriegsman6508 -Go back to russia with your bullshit

[@williamcrowley5506]

Outstanding, thank you so much for your part in securing democracy

[@Grandpa_Boxer]

People better start waking up before the emperor assumes his "Dictatorship" next January. Thank you Mr. Kirk!!!!

[@bonsummers2657]

Nothing of the sort happens with Trump as POTUS. Trump and Vivek are for correcting the chaos which the Democrat platform creates.

[@kanoriv2062]

God bless.jack smith and keep him safe .from those animals out there 🙏

[@Michele-zn5yi]

They are monsters not animals.

[@Michele-zn5yi]

They are monsters not animals.

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@Michele-zn5yi Thank you! The epithet "animals" is an insult to actual animals.

[@dotmurphy7279]

All humans are animals. Humans are the top of the animal biological classification. Some human animals are monsters.

[@debrabowers8652]

When do all of these horrible people get punished?? Thank you for a great documentary, And great report! 💙🇺🇸 Vote

[@bliss4383]

Many already have been punished. You start with the little guys, then work your way up to the Kingpin, and along the way, some will flip, becoming a State’s Witness, in exchange for a lesser penalty. Trump’s House of Cards will collapse eventually, and he already knows that.

[@NA-me6sh]

You mean the guy who: Allowed Chinese spy balloons over the nation Retreated from Afghanistan resulting in 13 Marines dead Allowed a porous border to remain open and unsecured Allowed fentanyl FROM China to destroy your children Allowed BLM AND Antifa to run wild with during the election and didn't have any problem with them burning and looting Threw the police force under the bus Allows the FBI to intimidate and threaten parents at school board meetings Erects Gay Pride flags at the WH in place of the Flag of the nation to court votes, violating the protocol for the display of the flag. Allows the Cartel to operate with impunity along the borders Falls down over and over Babbles about ice cream Has to have his wife direct him around Reads the cues to "stop" and "pause" when he reads the teleprompter Allows his son to hide out in the WH with his bag of coke Is being abused (Elder abuse) by his wife Lies about everything Exhibits signs of cognitive decline Seems to enjoy censorship under the guise to "truth" Likes to smell children Showered with his daughter DO WE NEED TO GO ON???

[@billywird]

Well, they may never get punished but the point of this presentation is to give us the voters another side of the story and let us the voters make up our mind as to who is going to be our next President. In my opinion the results of the next Presidential election are far more serious than anyone getting punished. We get out and vote and vote to help restore our faith in our vote and our democracy. It has been tarnished and it is going to take quite a few election cycles to restore our confidence, but I have faith that we will accomplish just that. We must show these people who are election deniers and these people who think that elections are rigged, that we do not agree with them through our vote.

[@leighreynolds8761]

This is very needed, and I am going to watch it. But in my mind, the problem is that people who need to see this do not watch PBS.

[@michaeloconnor5680]

Most if them are barely literate. 😢

[@carolynsumners4915]

That is not accurate....but many of them are elderly and fear the increasing diversity of our Nation.@@michaeloconnor5680

[@maryrowles8934]

Or maybe just apathetic distracted, “both-sided” into paralysis. If this sparks their attention and motivates them to vote, there is hope!

[@EdgarTurner-py4fe]

That is the underlying problem. Plus getting them to accept the truth is near impossible when they don't care about the truth.

[@leighreynolds8761]

I saw someone say that the mega followers don’t mind that TR is using their donations to pay his fines and lawyers. If this is true he will not stop campaigning. It is a way he can get money to pay his fines. How horrible that a man who is worshiped by people who believe in him are not going to benefit if he does win. He only cares about money, his money.

[@jweyek]

Unfortunately, the people who need to watch this won't be watching.

[@zen-Tii]

If they watched it they would dismiss it as Deep State propaganda.

[@billywird]

Those who care about our US Constitution and the challenge that faces us in this upcoming election will be watching, and hopefully others that are on the fence about this election will receive enough information to better educate themselves about serious issue and vote accordingly come Nov 2024. Or they may not, but this is what we have in the freedom of the press and there are always two sides to a story, and whether one agrees or not I hope people watch it. This writer will as Frontline has always in my opinion strived to present factual presentation and it lets the viewer make up their own mind.

[@maryrowles8934]

Those whose brains are rotted by MAGAt propaganda will never watch. But we can hope a critical few who may have doubts will be persuaded by thoughtful reporting and facts. Our nation is on the line.

[@TaborTalk]

Sadly, you’re right. It’s so damn frustrating and exasperating.

[@jweyek]

@@TaborTalk It is sad and frustrating. This documentary is an excellent summary of the findings of the January 6th committee hearings. The MAGA cult did not watch that either. My hope is that a few undecided people will watch and be persuaded by the facts.

[@tommcfadden5232]

Rusty Bauers (sp) God bless him for having the courage of his conviction and upholding his oath to uphold the Constitution.

[@davideasson]

but he said he's vote for Trump again....

[@dennisreed3382]

What a joke.

[@carolynsumners4915]

He later withdrew that comment.... @@davideasson

[@dennisrogers9906]

Mlvf ggv 😊

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@carolynsumners4915 Good on him. Supporting TFG in any way is giving aid and comfort to an enemy of our nation.

[@jonniemae818]

I hope the American people get it right and save our Democracy.

[@shellysmith1037]

they will. Next election he will be back in the White House. Count on it.

[@socool371]

blue wav

[@massivemindmeat]

​@@shellysmith1037meth isn't good for your health.

[@robertkriegsman6508]

To save Democracy sometimes calls for destroying Democracy. Trump should be banned from running.

[@kennethboehnen271]

America is sick from within. We need to invest much more in education and bridging the wealth gap.

[@presence5426]

We should have nominated and elected Bernie Sanders 8 years ago.

[@jerodriguez74]

@@presence5426yup, we should have elected Hillary Clinton 8 years ago. We wouldn’t have the Supreme Court we have nor be going through this right now. Bernie is a gem but he wasn’t the candidate, and all of those who didn’t support the actual candidate bc they were mad are the culprits of this mess.

[@presence5426]

@@jerodriguez74 All Hillary had to do was make Bernie (or even Sherrod Brown) the VP, and she would have won. It turns out that Sanders was willing to compromise on most issues anyway. He could have been an ambassador for Clinton in so many states. But nooooo. Dumbbell Hillary though Uncle Doofus Tim Kaine was the right pick- a dweeb who excited exactly ZERO people. That should give you an idea of how effective a President she'd have been. Plenty of blame to go around for her loss. But we should start with her own damn campaign ignoring PA, WI, MI.

[@lynnekincaid9087]

Arizona is proud of Mr. Bowers for the courage to remain true to his oath. Gotta love a man with integrity.

[@thomasgibson9877]

Love the guy. Such decency and humility . I was very moved by his devotion to his oath

[@appletree9974]

Thank you, Michael Kirk for educating us!

[@Maliceless100]

High schools should show students one Frontline per day; there's never bias and always the most accurate and complete report of the moment.

[@brother.teresa]

They're too busy trying to indoctrinate schools with PragerU

[@allenjames417]

Agreed

[@peacelovejoy8786]

No kidding, Frontline is no nonsense!🇺🇲⚖️

[@anthony19723]

I agree.

[@grf15]

MAGA voters would disagree. They're in a bubble with alternative facts.

[@brianruppert1071]

Thank you, Michael Kirk and Frontline. YOU are true patriots. We are all grateful for your excellent work.

[@poisonlady1965]

Former president as he’s not the current president.

[@amberallen6046]

Well done that man. The truth, by some, doesn't matter but to the majority of true Americans it does. I hope that this documentary helps more people understand who Trump is and why he should never ever be allowed to hold office again!!! Thank you and others like you that are trying to save democracy.

[@ryanreedgibson]

RUSTY BOWERS! YOU'RE MY HERO! And I'm not even a republican! Greeting from Gilbert, AZ!

[@melissaverduin3693]

Love the documentaries PBS Frontline produces! Truth & facts 💯 I'm looking forward to this one also. Because Democracy is on trial here in America 🇺🇸

[@harrietharlow9929]

All of their episodes thus far have been great.

[@user-rz5li1zj2h]

This material is great! Big hugs from Goethenburg Sweden!

[@zwilnik]

If you lay the bar on the floor, and a handful of Republicans clear it, have you really found that the GOP is loyal? It appears a few exceptional individuals held to their oaths, while the institution stayed firmly attached to Trump. The apologia is sad.

[@JohnPodesta-yu4tf]

Excellent reporting. Great to hear insights from the film maker!

[@deloreswillis9224]

God bless you RUSTY BOWERS

[@joedanero5360]

Imagine if the algorithm was tuned to put things like this in front of people who don't have a care.

[@PeterJVogel]

Great stuff. Will be tuning in tomorrow.

[@user-sx6yb1wn1t]

Thank you so much. What a great guest.❤

[@darrellrohling555]

Love Frontline! Get ‘er done!

[@miltonthegreat6520]

Merrick Garland. Let's not forget his (lack of a) role, too. I fear we will forget him in our collective history when we look back at this time.

[@samuellopez8425]

We the people must make should that this never happens again in the united state of america this is why we must all vote blue 🔵 up and down the ballot to save our country and government.

[@stoppin2look]

He is Federalist Society -- that should have been a huge red flag ... could explain his reluctance to investigate "45" .

[@beefandbarley]

He was derelict and is still derelict in his duties. Trump should have been arrested the evening of 1/6. This evening would be fine. And lawful.

[@penelopekilpatrick6408]

McConnell & McCarthy could have stopped Trump a # of times and failed.

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@stoppin2look That pretty much does say it all.

[@smokyo7855]

The masterful voiceover artist, Will Lyman, makes all Frontline presentations all the more alluring.

[@danhood1443]

Yeah it meant to add to the propaganda value of this one-sided horsesh*T.

[@dagotom6588]

You have most of the republican congress helping trump fight the law, those are accomplices !!

[@harrietharlow9929]

Yes, they are. They need to be investigated, too.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

I'm not a government worker, but I fully support Trump.

[@jimako6]

Conspirators need accountability

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@jimako6 Conspirators? Still holding back that "Russian Collusion" evidence?

[@ralphheadrick325]

You people make me proud. Thank You.

[@Dragantraces]

There is no such person as "President Trump."

[@andriesscheper2022]

He'll get his license plate, don't worry!...

[@grf15]

Sorry, but this is inaccurate. People correctly refer to President Obama. On an interview on the weekend they referred to Nikki Haley as Ambassador, her last title at the UN. I'm not thrilled with this convention. It is the reality.

[@RobertBarry1969]

@@grf15where are you getting this convention? Per Emily Post, “When addressing a former President of the United States in a formal setting, the correct form is “Mr. LastName.” (“President LastName” or “Mr. President” are terms reserved for the current head of state.) “ Informally it is acceptable, but formally it is incorrect to refer to a former President as “President LastName”. This goes for O’Bama and Trump equally.

[@anthony19723]

By popular demand! I hope he is removed from our national vista and relegated to the history books with his mugshot.

[@alanosterman7130]

Should always be from now on, IMPEACHED president trump !!!

[@user-tu4rn8ui9u]

His point about "yelling fire in a theater" and spouting conspiracy theories is spot on... I hadn't thought about that. So true.

[@maryrowles8934]

I think about it all the time.

[@hughjohnson9673]

He could not use the army So he used the people he knew there would be injuries and he was hoping for many lives to be taken that day He is to disgusting and dishonest

[@Michele-zn5yi]

I am looking forward to this.

[@mychalharris]

Donald Trump has exposed some of democracy' thinnest points of rigor. Now, we must sure up and firmly seal all points of weakness.

[@carolynsumners4915]

Yes, it has become dangerous with Trump and this cult to take for granted in the future that all Americans share the values of truth, honor, integrity, honesty, and loyalty to this Nation.

[@bonsummers2657]

The democrat platform is about weakness of the USA. Look at the border, look at the riot-mind for months in 2020. January 6 was one day, and heavily prodded, and tragically inconsistently, by the Democrat strategy

[@-Stop-it]

Schiff spelled those out but most never happened.

[@JohnReynolds-ni5lv]

It’s “shore up” and what we are witnessing is political persecution. Donald Trump is being persecuted to eliminate him politically. This is a grave concern.

[@stardustweaver7759]

Thank you people are seeing and trying to do something. Step by step we are making a difference stay strong don't give up. Vote Blue 🔵 down the ticket in 2024.

[@mskiki150]

The current administration needs to show that episode daily until November to ensure every American who would like too see what really happen can judge for themself whether the orange gublet deserves another chance

[@carolynsumners4915]

Let all you know that it is available on PBS even after it is shown.

[@mskiki150]

Ok thanks for your reply I can't wait to warch

[@thomasgibson9877]

Could not agree more 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@rocklively]

Well said!!

[@bkm2797]

Looking forward to watching. Thank you Harri, you sound much better.

[@NowHari]

thanks for watching

[@annieyue9184]

We were taught to respect our rights. Never abuse the right for speech, the right for freedom of press………. We can never tell lies, or publish something to influence people to kill or destroy other people’s property…….and threatened social order! Nowadays, many people use “Democracy, freedom…….. for power, money and destroy social order, challenging national security! We need more moral education for young people!

[@samuellopez8425]

It's time for we the people must vote blue 🔵 up and down the ballot to save our country and government on November.

[@kensteffes6712]

Very honest interview 👏

[@moonmunster]

When it comes to free speech, it isn't so much the words that are spoken, it is what those words are being spoken for. To incite? To calm? etc.

[@markpogo3182]

Love to hear,when does free speech cross the line. Can't wait

[@sooz9433]

Thank you for this information.

[@jonniemae818]

Thank you both.

[@NowHari]

thanks for watching

[@jonniemae818]

Very informative. Good show. Thank you.

[@NowHari]

Thanks for watching

[@mskiki150]

I miss frontline really bad

[@maryrowles8934]

Won’t you be able to see this on You Tube soon? They post full programs here!

[@Oceansta]

As an impartial non-American and regular viewer of Frontline documentaries, I can strongly vouch for the credibility and consistent high quality of their work.

[@elsafischer3247]

I wish the American people would look at this movie. Here in Europe we are nervous about your election.

[@user-tu4rn8ui9u]

Thank you to the GOP members who kept their duty to the Constitution. You didn't betray the party; the party left you.

[@eliashe1797]

I suspect democracy is indeed on trial, good luck y'all.

[@BrandyHeng007]

BALLOT BOXES symbol of Democracy.

[@danhood1443]

Unattended ballot boxes are a sign of massive fraud an were never allowed before TDS. Where for you lunatics, the ends justify the means.

[@danhood1443]

Everyone has heard the BS this propaganda film is going rehash, and he is ahead of Biden in national polls, and way ahead in swing state polls, and that's why this one-sided Horsesh*t.

[@BrandyHeng007]

Especially true for a presidential election, where some disgruntled voters who suffered no individual harm "would have a Court of Law derail the democratic process by invalidating a candidate for whom millions of people voted" Its Undemocratic.

[@BrandyHeng007]

BALLOT BOX symbol of Democracy Power to the People People decides their President of Choice

[@StinkCabbage]

@@BrandyHeng007 Yes, Trump trying to invalidate the will of 81 million voters is absolutely disgusting as was his lack of concern as his rioters rampaged at the Capitol

[@TMensah]

This will hit Trump hard. Can't wait to hear his response on Truth Social

[@massivemindmeat]

Coup Social.

[@maryrowles8934]

Truth Sewage!

[@maryrowles8934]

He’ll *never* watch, but that won’t stop the firehouse of invective- same with all MAGAts.

[@php777]

It’s hard to understand how so many people can support a Conman like Trump. How can they now see it??? I will never understand it.

[@sunnykang134]

Because they all the blockhead and want to divide America.

[@RandomExitsJT]

LoL see my comment.

[@nancyloomis3046]

I don’t believe that Trump can or will actually win in November. I understand, in general, that it could happen, statistically. But in probability, I think it would be almost impossible for Trump to win. I realize that Biden is not very well-liked, even though the economy is strong and lots of economic numbers are very good. And yes, he’s made his mistakes and he’s “old” but has he not proven he cares about this country, cares about the middle-class and those who are struggling to get by? I even heard someone say that “Biden really didn’t want to run” but did because it was either him or Trump. I think he saved this country from going over the brink, whether he truly wanted to be president or not, people should be grateful. Do they not ever stop to think of what a nightmare the alternative would be? Instead we hear so much constant complaining about how “awful” Biden is…and this not even from the Right (with not much to back up the claims) when he simply is NOT!

[@socool371]

CU45LT

[@janicepalesch9221]

The same way Hitler's followers and Jim Jones' followers didn't see it. It is a matter of willful blindness.

[@ljules41]

Barr describing it to trump as "BS", I think shows that he was trying to put it in a way that trump would be able to comprehend . . . Saying it was fraudulent would have probably been above trumps vocabulary level.

[@lindamarra1728]

Probably😅

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Hahaha

[@ElectroCurmudgeon]

thank you will be watching tomorrow night.

[@michelehood7014]

Great Heroes!!!

[@jdgo3483]

January 6, 2021 was a dress rehearsal.

[@kevinjenner9502]

Overturning elections should be left to experts…CIA Coups in Iran (1953) Guatemala (1954) Congo (1960) Dominican Republic (1961) S Vietnam (1963) Brazil (1964) Chile (1973)…

[@imandan1966]

agreed, now let's get rid of Trump@@kevinjenner9502

[@contemplatingwithamaster]

Thanks 😊

[@JJNow-gg9so]

Perfect timing...

[@susanmargaretkellysusanmar2591]

I hope this will get through to the mangas! 🤞

[@revbenf6870]

You really need to be more worried about his role (and his base's role) in the 2024 election!! If he wins it is a disaster. If he loses, there will also be hell to pay and I hope you are prepared, it might make Jan 6 seem like a picnic!!

[@Mypresident1986]

What can happen if he wins ?

[@jabbermocky4520]

@@Mypresident1986 Open rebellion by 90% of the country. The other 10% will be hiding in their bunkers.

[@revbenf6870]

@@Mypresident1986 let's wait and see shall we? Tax cuts for auto workers? Massive support for Ukraine? Total resistance to Putin/Xi/Kim? The border issue sorted (this time, at last)? Honour for America's fallen and war heroes? Support for NATO and all the US historic allies? A well run and considered and intelligent and disciplined administration? Upholding the rule of law? Making sure every citizen can vote, unimpeded? Doing something about excessive profiteering so ordinary Americans get a better deal? Strengthening American checks and balances, separation between branches of government, upholding standards of behaviour in all public offices? Visiting American war graves in Europe, even when it's raining? Honouring disabled people in wheelchairs? Volunteering at a local food bank? I really don't know where to stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christies9534]

Is that a threat? Bring it on. Obviously you don't realize how many Americans uphold the Constitution over a Cult leader.

[@meghan42]

@@Mypresident1986 Disaster.

[@terrybirch4324]

Mr. Sreenivasan is one of the best interviewers around today.

[@richx9035]

If he isn’t held to account then democracy will remain at risk.

[@danhood1443]

Leftists keep saying that, but how is Democracy at risk if he HE wins an democratic election?

[@sumiland6445]

There's another PBS documentary about the Supreme Court being captured. Worth watching

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Sending Michael good will. I ask all to watch THE CENTURY OF THE SELF. FREUD who I highly dislike.Had a cousin who took it to the US. We become not citizens with needs but consumers of disire leading us to corporate fascism. I agree. May Michaels film help us heal.💙

[@user-hg5fo1kv8g]

Your work is admirable, however, not watched by the folks who need convincing. How do you reach them? They are not PBS watchers!

[@michelangelobuonarroti916]

Cult experts have suggested asking them questions about Trump in a way to get them to begin to examine their own reasons. Like, what were your first thoughts about Trump.

[@jeromesullivan4015]

As a sustaining Member of NPR, PBS etc. I’ll watch it. However so many don’t seem to care, pay attention etc. my hopes dash.

[@jbh2761]

America is great country ,but Trump seriously?? … find your way America .

[@ronkirk5099]

Just watched a KZbin clip of this FRONTLINE program and I will definitely be tuning in to the full program. All America needs to see this.

[@user-gl9jd3ih8h]

Hi Ron. I'm from a Commonwealth country (not a US citizen). It's a "virus of ignorance" that has spread around the world. We have MAGA creatures in my country. It should be essential viewing to see how easily the Constitution and democracy can be severely compromised and corrupted, when people don't say "NO, this is wrong. We need to stop the lies". Those Republicans were brave. Thank God for their integrity at the time and integrity now for allowing themselves to be interviewed. It should be mandatory viewing in schools to educate future voters in the USA. My sincere hope is that Trump does not get reelected. It will be hell on earth. He's too dangerous and unhinged.

[@BassBoyVA]

A perfect fool isn't a perfect fool. Huey Louis 😂 While we keep on dreaming of living in a perfect 🌎 world.

[@RandomExitsJT]

Allowing Trump to run for ANY public office is akin to saying "let's voluntarily subject our bodies to things we KNOW are antithetical to it's very existence" and, in fact, fight for it. Now I'm gonna go have a cigarette! And we wonder what's wrong. . .

[@user-tu4rn8ui9u]

I watched the documentary. It is a MUST for every American to see. It is infuriating and deeply sad to see the ongoing attack on our country by a man - and his GOP enablers and digital profiteers - who is using the pillars of democracy to take it down for his own ends. I will never understand anyone’s decision to throw over 250 years of messy but ultimately triumphant self rule for the grievances and petulance of one man’s neurosis, arrogance and rank criminality. This isn’t cool “anti-establishment” thinking…it’s anarchy.

[@mindyourself7063]

Should be a good doc for perspective this year.

[@susiechristianson8491]

"A house divided against itself, cannot stand." I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved - I do not expect the house to fall - but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing or all the other." - Lincoln

[@margaretsomerville2510]

Political & cultural divide

[@jacktzu7740]

Trump came so close to destroying our democracy and showed us how unprepared we were.

[@herminaescamilla8537]

N it's NOT OVER he is still "working" on Dismantling our Democracy with his Continued Lies , DIVISIVE n Derogatory Rhetoric Against the Rule of Law n All our Government Institutions as he "Runs" for Office again. the GQP Party n All the People that still support him in spite of what he did in January 6 r complicit with him.

[@banburyjammer]

Grammar critic here. Your sentence should be in present tense.

[@newjak10]

Ya right, so close. Stop being brainwashed. Every problem we have today would have been avoided if Trump remained in office. Unsecure borders, Iran is rich, inflation, etc...

[@francoisbouvier7861]

America isn't out of the woods yet. And many are just whistling past the graveyard and and . Ok, I'll stop. Concerned bystander.

[@randallmarsh1187]

Yes, the founders failed to think there could ever be someone such a low-life to ever be elected President! So they failed to put protections in against criminals like donnie!

[@penelopekilpatrick6408]

Where is interview or testimony of Mark Meadows? He knows it ALL - as Trump's Chief of Staff!!

[@lizandravigo8030]

Thanks to Mr Kirk, and i hope this documentary helps the scotus consider the immunity case, that still the judges are sitting on it🤔🤔🤔⁉️⁉️⁉️

[@jayneneewing2369]

More good work. Thanks.

[@anthony19723]

Is Michael Kirk the Harriet Beecher Stowe of our 2024 America?

[@carolutley6523]

❤👍❤👍❤

[@michaelburns7281]

Lock Trump up, prison 2024!! Maga

[@jodywho6696]

Thank you ✨🇺🇸✨💙✨💃✨

[@darleneavitabile6944]

Go get him Jack!!!

[@jayh1391]

I watched the half of it and it was very powerful. These testimonies are from the well-known and longtime conservative Republicans.

[@aschmitty9427]

This is so important

[@user-cl9tm6cn9k]

Thank You

[@louietrujillo5763]

NO HITLER IN AMERICA

[@stratorunner1]

Thankiuu !

[@Mary-fv4bn]

Go Jack , go.

[@RaynaHelmer-vr2ev]

Thank you for your thought.

[@jonniemae818]

Rusty Bowers❤

[@har8397]

Trump is the lightening rod but let's be clear and mourn the fact that a LARGE portion of our country LOVES everything about him and what he represents... facts!

[@TheJuggtron]

That is a stinging indictment of so many aspects of US culture

[@ElwoodofSparkleCity]

I know it breaks my heart. I have family and friends that have shown their true beliefs by supporting Trump, even my Representatives and Senators.

[@EduardoMartinez-io1ik]

Nice I love ❤️ it!!!

[@timothyoo7]

Unfortunately, even intensive, thorough, investigative journalism wont make a bit of difference to his cult followers. Not one bit! It will only solidify the beliefs, that the rest of us have held for yesrs now. But, maybe it will move some of them to vote, to save our democracy, when they otherwise would not? 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@abrody9011]

Frontline is a favourite for us. Rusty B is level headed. As many have said, the people who need to see this, don’t watch PBS. Such a shame. We hope common sense will prevail. Regardless which party you support.

[@50-50_Grind]

Lock him up.

[@janetahlmann7866]

Can wait for the Biden Documentary from this truth teller.

[@johnmesser3278]

Thanks for allowing comments. PBS is arrogant in never allowing comments. That needs to change especially because it feeds on Public monies.

[@grayisgood]

I saw the film on youtube. It's a really good film. Thanks.