Administration accountability vs. political survival: West Wing actors (Leo, Josh, Toby, C.J., Bartlet) must decide whether to absorb political pain (public confessions, resignations, legal exposure) to create durable surveillance oversight, or to prio...

Administration accountability vs. political survival: West Wing actors (Leo, Josh, Toby, C.J., Bartlet) must decide whether to absorb political pain (public confessions, resignations, legal exposure) to create durable surveillance oversight, or to prioritize short-term continuity and reputational preservation.