Joining us now, Bull Works senior reporter Will Summer, New York Times opinion columnist David French and New York Times reporter and MSNBC contributor Jeremy Peters. Will, let's talk about the um the fever swamps of this conspiracy and and and why it's so hard to dismiss it, why the administration and even these high-profile MAGA people are having a hard time dismissing it. What exactly did they help people become convinced of? Sure. I mean, this has been a huge issue for the MAGA movement going back at le ...

Core Points - Addison Township hired a management consultant, Bill Velazquez, who previously faced sexism claims during his time in the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign [3][4] - The township's contract with Velazquez's firm, Veritas Strategies, is valued at $20,000 per month until the end of the year [4] - Allegations against Velazquez include making a flippant remark regarding a sexual harassment complaint while managing Sanders' Latino team [5][6] Group 1 - The New York Times reported on sexual harassment allegations in Sanders' 2016 campaign, highlighting Velazquez's response to a complaint [5][6] - Velazquez's tenure as chief of staff for Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia was short-lived due to the potential distraction from the congressman's work [7] - Addison Township's supervisor, Bobby Hernandez, emphasized Velazquez's experience and knowledge in assisting with the transition [8] Group 2 - The township's new clerk, Maria Vesey, defended Velazquez, stating he was not accused of harassment and that his departure from Garcia's office was to avoid overshadowing the congressman's work [8] - The township has three mandatory functions under state law, including maintaining roads and providing general assistance, along with the option to offer various social services [8]