'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump

Kai Bird's biography of Roy Cohn reveals how the controversial lawyer shaped political tactics that echo through McCarthyism to modern-day Trump strategies. Cohn's playbook of denial, litigation, and evasive maneuvers highlights a dark thread in American political history, showing how these tactics have been adopted by powerful figures to avoid accountability and scrutiny. Understanding Cohn's influence offers insight into the enduring legacy of unethical political maneuvering and its implications for contemporary governance and ethics.