First published 2019
Malcolm Nance examines how Donald Trump and his associates coordinated with Russian interests during and after the 2016 election. The intelligence expert argues that Trump compromised his presidential duties in exchange for personal gain and power. Nance traces financial connections between the Trump family and Russia, including investments by Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. He details how figures like William Barr, Paul Manafort, Michael Cohen, Steve Bannon, Rudy Giuliani, Mitch McConnell, Roger Stone, George Papadopoulos, and Jeff Sessions enabled what he calls treachery against national security. Through research and interviews with intelligence sources, Nance maps the relationships linking the White House to the Kremlin. He presents this as the greatest betrayal in American history, arguing that Putin's promises of wealth seduced the Trump administration into placing a Kremlin ally in the Oval Office. The book offers readers a framework for understanding these connections and argues for defending democracy and constitutional principles.
Genres: history, american, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, political-thriller, american-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: betrayal, corruption, deception
Setting: America, Kremlin, Moscow, Oval Office, Russia
Period: 2016 Election, Trump Administration
352 pages · Hardcover · Legacy Lit