First published 2021
Jonathan Karl chronicles the tumultuous final chapter of Donald Trump's presidency through the lens of his unique position as ABC News' chief Washington correspondent. Karl, who covered Trump longer than any other White House reporter, provides an insider's account of the period following the 2020 election through Trump's departure from office. Drawing on original reporting and first-time interviews with key players in the administration, Karl documents the chaos and controversy that marked these final weeks and months. The book continues where Karl's previous bestseller "Front Row at the Trump Show" concluded, offering detailed behind-the-scenes reporting on what Karl describes as some of the darkest moments in American presidential history. Karl examines not only the immediate aftermath of Trump's election loss but also explores the broader implications for the Republican Party's future. Having been both criticized and praised by Trump throughout his coverage, Karl leverages his extensive access and long relationship with the subject to provide readers with an unvarnished look at power in crisis.
Genres: political-science, biography-memoir, 21st-century, journalism, current-affairs, political-thriller, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-account, power-in-crisis
Period: 2020 Election, Trump Presidency
158 pages · Paperback · Dutton Books