[Outgoing Mail]
Oct 26, 2025
Congressional hearings have turned into mere spectacles for political grandstanding, with politicians delivering flashy, pre-written speeches to generate viral social media content rather than focus on serious legislative work. This preoccupation with “message politics” undermines the development of meaningful policy and erodes public trust in the government’s ability to tackle complex issues, as genuine inquiry is overshadowed by theatrical confrontations.
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https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/items/9b8f26f0-230f-4d74-bf2d-97edcbc3fa52
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