Carol Leonnigová je americká investigativní novinářka, která se zaměřuje na odhalování skrytých pravd a mocenských struktur. Její práce se vyznačuje hlubokým ponorem do složitých témat a odhodláním přinášet klíčové informace veřejnosti. Prostřednictvím svého reportování odhaluje komplexní systémy a jejich dopady na společnost.
"The true story of what took place in Donald Trump's White House during a disastrous 2020 has never before been told in full. What was really going on around the president, as the government failed to contain the corona virus and over half a million Americans perished? Who was influencing Trump after he refused to concede an election he had clearly lost and spread lies about election fraud? To answer these questions, Phil Rucker and Carol Leonnig reveal a dysfunctional and bumbling presidency's inner workings in unprecedented, stunning detail"-- Provided by publisher
The definitive behind-the-scenes account of Trump’s final year in office, by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, reveals the untold story of 2020 in the White House. As the government struggled to contain the coronavirus, leading to over half a million American deaths, the authors explore the influences surrounding Trump, who refused to concede a clearly lost election and propagated false claims of fraud. Rucker and Leonnig provide a detailed examination of a presidency marked by dysfunction, focusing on key figures including doctors, generals, senior advisers, and Trump family members. Their sources, present during critical moments, recount how Trump prioritized personal gain over national welfare, including his desire to deploy the military against protests following George Floyd's death to enhance his image ahead of the election. The narrative details his dismissal of the coronavirus threat, resulting in infections among himself and those close to him. This is a story of a nation undermined—economically, medically, and politically—by its leader. It culminates in a minute-by-minute account of the January 6 Capitol breach and Trump’s response. With unprecedented access, Rucker and Leonnig reveal who enabled and who resisted Trump’s desperate attempts to retain power, creating a vital work of investigative reporting destined for future readers and historians.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This is one of those books that will go down as the seminal work—the determinative work—in this field. . . . Terrifying.”—Rachel Maddow This definitive account chronicles the rise and fall of the Secret Service, from the Kennedy assassination to the mismanagement during the Obama and Trump years, culminating in the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Carol Leonnig, a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times bestselling co-author, has reported on the Secret Service for nearly a decade, exposing the agency's secrets, scandals, and shortcomings, including a toxic work culture and outdated equipment. Established in 1865 after Abraham Lincoln's assassination, the agency transformed following JFK's death in 1963, evolving into an elite unit that redeemed itself during key moments, such as thwarting an assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan in 1981. However, by Obama’s presidency, the agency faced significant issues, including White House break-ins and a prostitution scandal. Under Trump, promised reforms were abandoned, as he exploited the agency for personal gain. Through interviews with current and former agents and whistleblowers, Leonnig reveals an agency in dire need of reform. She expresses gratitude to those who risked their careers to share their stories, aiming to revive the Service they cherish.
Rucker and Leonnig have deep and unmatched sources throughout Washington, D.C., and for the past three years have chronicled in depth the ways President Donald Trump has reinvented the presidency in his own image, shaken foreign alliances and tested American institutions. It would be all too easy to mistake Trump's first term for pure chaos. But Leonnig and Rucker show that in fact there is a pattern and meaning to the daily disorder. Relying on scores of exclusive new interviews with first-hand witnesses and rigorous original reporting, the authors reveal the 45th President up close, take readers inside Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and assess the consequences
Die geheime Geschichte der Agenten, die den US-Präsidenten schützen sollen
Kann der Secret Service den US-Präsidenten noch schützen? Pulitzer-Preisträgerin Carol Leonnig beleuchtet in ihrem ersten Buch über den Secret Service dessen Geschichte und Herausforderungen. Ihre Recherchen werfen ein neues Licht auf die Erfolge und Skandale des Dienstes, der vor allem für den Schutz des Präsidenten zuständig ist. Sie schildert die heldenhaften Taten von Agenten, die sich für Präsident Reagan in die Schusslinie werfen, und beleuchtet das Versagen beim Mord an John F. Kennedy. Leonnig zeigt, wie das Selbstverständnis, die Demokratie und den Präsidenten zu schützen, im Laufe der Zeit erodiert ist, während internes Fehlverhalten und Budgetkürzungen die Effektivität des Secret Service beeinträchtigen. Die Situation eskaliert unter Obama und Trump, sodass der Dienst heute kaum noch in der Lage ist, Joe Biden zu schützen, der mit beispiellosen Drohungen konfrontiert ist. Mit Top-Secret-Informationen gewährt Leonnig einen tiefen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise des Secret Service, der in dramatische Momente der US-Geschichte verwickelt war. Die New York Times beschreibt das Werk als „erschütternd“ und „Weckruf“, während die Washington Post es als „unglaublich gründlich recherchiert“ lobt. The Guardian und The Wall Street Journal betonen die alarmierende Relevanz und die Qualität des investigativen Journalismus.
