by Edward Klein
First published 2017
Edward Klein examines the campaign to remove Donald Trump from the presidency. The former New York Times Magazine editor identifies the key players working to undermine Trump's administration from both progressive and conservative camps. Klein argues that these figures began their efforts the moment Trump announced his candidacy, motivated by fear that he would disrupt established power structures in Washington. The book reveals how left-wing activists and establishment conservatives formed an unlikely alliance united by their opposition to Trump. Klein contends that their methods include spreading false information, unauthorized disclosures, institutional obstruction, and physical confrontation. He frames their actions as an assault on democratic principles, arguing that opposing political figures have crossed the line from legitimate dissent to attempts at illegitimate removal of an elected leader. Klein presents this as a threat to American democratic institutions themselves.
Genres: american, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, political-corruption
Setting: Washington DC
Period: 21st Century
256 pages · Hardcover · Regnery