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Kiriakou identifies a crisis of legitimacy in American institutions as a fundamental issue. He provocatively questions whether the American public believes that the majority of taxpayer dollars are utilized effectively. As government waste and corruption come to light, he stresses the urgent need for transparency.
With the advent of AI and data transparency, Kiriakou asserts that Americans now have unprecedented capabilities to track government spending. He believes that acknowledging this capability is essential in addressing public mistrust in governmental institutions.