Tinfoil Hats in the White House

Conspiracy theories have always played a role in American politics, especially at the presidential level. In his new book, Stephen F. Knott explores the history of this phenomenon from the Jefferson administration to the present day. He joins Law & Liberty contributing editor James Patterson to discuss why presidents resort to conspiracy theorism so frequently. Related Links Conspirator in Chief by Stephen F. Knoff "Conspiracy in the White House" by David Head, Law & Liberty (book review) Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy by Stephen F. Knott The Lost Soul of the American Presidency by Stephen F. Knott