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‘The West Wing’ Is Suddenly Relevant Again as Trump Era Fades

25 YEARS LATER

All those jokes about “The West Wing” seeming outdated and idealistic are crumbling under the weight of the Harris-Walz joy machine.

Catherine L. Hensley
Catherine L. Hensley
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A photo illustration of the cast from The West Wing.
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Catherine L. Hensley

Catherine L. Hensley

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