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Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen

Scandal, it seems, no longer stops politicians in their tracks.

George Santos — who was expelled from Congress last Friday — will reportedly make six figures after just one week as a Cameo star. Donald Trump has been mired in countless trials and controversies — and yet he is still the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination.

This week on “Matter of Opinion,” the hosts reminisce over famous political scandals of yore. From tan suits to yacht affairs, what actually makes a scandal scandalous? And in the Trump era, are there real consequences to messing up anymore? Plus,........

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