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He emphasized that lying to Congress should be met with equally severe consequences, regardless of the perpetrator's stature. "If they lied, they should be prosecuted," Schlichter asserted passionately. The double standard, whereby high-ranking officials seem to evade the same level of accountability faced by ordinary Americans, is a fundamental issue that he calls out as emblematic of systemic injustice.
The Culture of Impunity and the Threat to Constitutional Norms
Schlichter lamented the pervasive culture of impunity, observing how it has seeped into various layers of government—a phenomenon intensified during the Obama and Biden years. This culture, he argued, undermines the rule of law, allowing powerful individuals to act with minimal risk of repercussions.