First published 2020
Peter Schweizer examines the private financial dealings of America's leading progressive politicians. The investigative reporter applies his signature "follow the money" methodology to uncover how these political figures generate side income, negotiate private deals, and potentially use their positions for personal gain. Schweizer draws from corporate documents and legal filings worldwide to build his cases. His previous books triggered FBI investigations, congressional inquiries, and new legislation like the STOCK Act. The investigation reveals patterns of sweetheart deals, conflicts of interest, and questionable financial arrangements among politicians who advocate for expanded government power. Schweizer argues that these findings raise serious questions about whether such leaders can be trusted with the authority they seek to acquire.
Genres: abuse, business, american, biography-memoir, 21st-century, investigative-journalism, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: follow-the-money, investigative-journalism
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
354 pages · Hardcover · Harper