Michael Wolff details the chaotic period between the November 2020 election and the transition of power in January 2021. The narrative tracks Donald Trump’s rejection of the electoral results, focusing on the internal power struggles within a shrinking circle of advisors like Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell. Wolff documents the administrative collapse of the White House as official staff distanced themselves from the President’s increasingly fringe legal strategies. The book chronicles the specific events surrounding the pressure campaign against Mike Pence and the logistical breakdown that culminated in the Capitol riot on January 6th.
Political observers and historians read this account to understand the breakdown of executive norms and the mechanics of a contested election. Readers obtain a granular view of the unfiltered dialogue and psychological state of the administration during its final weeks. The text provides a record of how misinformation circulated within the West Wing and influenced official policy decisions. By the end, the reader possesses a detailed timeline of the events that led to the second impeachment of Donald Trump and the fractured state of the Republican Party.
Practical, outward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
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- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
