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Kennedy reflects on the increasing polarization in the United States, observing a gradual unraveling of unity over the past decade. He attributes much of this divide to systemic dishonesty within trusted institutions—government, media, and corporate interests—that have eroded public trust. He recounts historical moments such as the U-2 incident under Eisenhower, the Pentagon Papers, and subsequent revelations of government deception, illustrating how persistent lies have fractured Americans' faith in democracy.