Weiner: The Fall of a Rising Politician
How did a rising leader become his own worst controversy?
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162 mins
Anthony Weiner’s career collapsed under repeated sexting scandals, as public trust, media scrutiny, and failed comebacks turned a once-promising politician into a cautionary tale of ambition undone.
Ep 1:
The First Tweet
Anthony Weiner’s rising political career unravels after a 2011 Twitter scandal, as denials, mounting evidence, and Andrew Breitbart’s exposure force a public confession, party backlash, and a career-ending ultimatum.
Ep 2:
The Return of Carlos Danger
Anthony Weiner’s 2013 political comeback collapses when his “Carlos Danger” identity is exposed, new revelations surface, and his campaign unravels in real time, ending in primary defeat and a failed redemption attempt captured in 'Weiner.'
Ep 3:
The Laptop of Doom
A 2016 sexting scandal involving Anthony Weiner and a minor leads to an FBI investigation, his laptop seizure, and Huma Abedin’s separation — ultimately triggering James Comey’s pre-election letter that reignites the Clinton email probe.
Ep 4:
The Reckoning
Anthony Weiner pleads guilty in 2017, admitting to federal charges that end his political career, followed by a prison sentence and mandatory sex offender registration. In the aftermath, his marriage ends, co-parenting begins, and life after prison is defined by a permanent fall from public office.
Discussions (5)
Anthony
Level 6 · 3 mo agoCan you believe he actually used Carlos Danger as a fake name? Huma should have dumped him right then!
Andrew
Level 4 · 3 mo agoIf his collapse was caused by digital architecture, other politicians would fail the same way. His own deliberate choices caused this, not the platforms.
Camila
Level 7 · 3 mo agoHe walked through a McDonald's to avoid the woman he was sexting on his own election night. That man is a narcissist. Huma should have left him way sooner.
