Americans Shocked by Spectacle of Liars Not Getting Away with It | The New Yorker
In Washington, the ominous possibility that lies have consequences has sent a chill down the corridors of power.
By Andy Borowitz
May 10, 2023SaveSaveSaveSave
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)βIn a history-defying whirlwind of events, the American people have been left flabbergasted by the surreal spectacle of liars not getting away with it.
In barely more than two weeks, the nation has witnessed an unprecedented wave of accountability crash over a leading cable-TV host, a former President, and a man who claimed that he worked for Morgan Stanley but denied that he was a drag performer in Rio.
In Washington, the ominous possibility that lies have consequences has sent a chill down the corridors of power.
"If this trend continues, I'll lose my majority," House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reportedly told colleagues.
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