He's been thinking about political de escalation, thinking about the way we disagree with each other and how we can do it in a way that does not tear us apart. For years now, I believe the most critical threat in our country today is the belief on both sides that the other side is trying to destroy our country. It's that mistaken belief, that perception gap, that causes both sides to justify breaking norms and institutions because they think the other side is going to do it if they don't. (01:54–02:04)
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Asserts that mutual distrust between political sides is the most critical threat in the U.S.
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