Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker: Inside Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year

The year 2020 brought with it a nation riddled with grief as the United States descended into a raging pandemic, steep economic downfall, and unsettling political instability. As half a million perished and millions were left jobless from coronavirus, what was really going on inside the White House? And who was influencing Donald Trump as he refused to concede power after an election he had clearly lost?
Washington Post reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker answer these questions for the American people in I Alone Can Fix It, a gripping exposé of an administration sabotaging its own country. Their sources were in the room as Trump and the key players around him-doctors, generals, senior advisors and family members-continued to prioritize the interests of the president over that of the country. These witnesses saw firsthand Trump’s desire to deploy military force against protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death. They saw his refusal to take coronavirus seriously, even to the point of allowing himself and those around him to be infected. They, along with the rest of the world, saw him spur on what would become the January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol building.
With unparalleled access, Rucker and Leonnig delve into exactly who they say enabled-and who foiled-the president as he desperately held onto his fleeting presidency in his final year in office. Join us as Leonnig and Rucker reveal the inner workings of the 2020 Trump White House.
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Leonnig photo by Marvin Joseph; Rucker photo by Melina Mara.
SPEAKERS
Carol Leonnig
Investigative Reporter, The Washington Post; Co-author, I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year; Twitter @CarolLeonnig (Participating Virtually)
Philip Rucker
White House Bureau Chief, The Washington Post; Co-author, I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year; Twitter @PhilipRucker (Participating Virtually)
In Conversation with Yamiche Alcindor
Host, "Washington Week," PBS; Twitter @Yamiche (Participating Virtually)
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[@kittehbelleh7051]

I imagine journalists have a bit of PTSD after covering Trump for this many years. My mental health certainly suffered, merely based on what I saw and read every day. I can't imagine the added weight of feeling responsible for making sure this insanity got reported by the hour. It was a 24/7/365 trainwreck, with life and death implications. Pretty much a war zone. My sincerest gratitude to you all.

[@jc.1191]

Yup. It's narcissistic abuse. Very toxic.

[@dancurtis4295]

I keep asking and asking and asking and asking...Why hasn't this man been arrested yet?!

[@j.d.schultzsr.9215]

dan curtis, You may be asking, asking, asking and asking, but you're not listening and listening and listening and listening...as has been explained several times on KZbin (and in my Junior High Civics class), there is no authority who can just put this clown into handcuffs and haul him off to a cell. Any SUCCESSFUL criminal investigation takes time.

[@elaineburnett5230]

Well at least you know that you are not alone! I just want the action against Trump to be conclusive, binding and judicial.😑😒😎

[@jennifer60515]

@@j.d.schultzsr.9215 There is overwhelming evidence that he is a criminal. It’s been recorded for history to see. He has also admitted to much of his criminality. My favorite line of his is: “So what are we gonna do here, fellas? I need 11,779 votes.” I need, not I earned and I will prove it in black and white in a court of law and before the American people.

[@jc.1191]

Perhaps the institutions are too corrupt, or afraid of violence. Can only speculate.

[@jennifer60515]

@@jc.1191 Agree. Afraid.

[@kasnarfburns210]

Trump is a disturbing statement about the state of our country. That so many people would still support his running for president is chilling!!

[@williammarotz7406]

The people have no one. Psychopath trump on one side and neoliberal eugenic beasts on the other.

[@j.d.schultzsr.9215]

@@williammarotz7406, Many of us have hope that we CAN clean up Dirty Diaper Donnie's God-awful mess. If you seriously believe the right wing propaganda about those of us who are trying, YOU are the one who is beyond hope.

[@joycebayliss4507]

What do you think about Biden now?

[@rebeccarayburncooper7062]

I had to leave the US in 2018. I couldn't take one more minute of the Neanderthals who voted for this obvious conman.

[@eblackwell]

@@joycebayliss4507 miles ahead of where we were under Trump thanks to Biden. It doesn't mean I agree with everything, it doesn't mean I can't sit there and say he did something wrong. But I can say we are much better off and the facts prove it

[@cherrishcornell148]

Hi Yamiche, I really admire your ability to keep your cool after four years of Whitehouse abuse. I'm glad you all got through it. In this case all three of you certainly earned your money.

[@BuffyLynn1968]

So true! He really attacked this lovely woman and professional journalist. Love & respect you Yamiche!

[@annettejones1775]

Facts

[@raymondchollet3199]

I would like to see a LINCOLN PARTY. To replace the trumplicans, you know ,those who turned a blind eye yo voters rights, and ignore the Insurection of the capitol on 6 jan 2021. ,as a tourist visit!

[@beckydavis1820]

He certainly help to catapult you to to the top. He wanted you out because you were so smart and for that I thank you Yamiche!

[@sharronburkard1384]

I read the book the first day it was available. Not just remarkable journalism, but the most frightening thing I've ever read. Our country is in deep 💩, and we need all the shovels we can get. VOTE!

[@collindysart6472]

Voting for more worthless hacks like Biden won’t fix anything.

[@j.d.schultzsr.9215]

@@collindysart6472 , Many of us believe it IS possible to clean up psychopath Donnie's mess. By parrotting the right-wing propaganda of hopelessness, you show the world that YOU are the only thing thst is beyond hope.

[@oldschooloc2110]

@@collindysart6472 Nothing beats a try but a failure and if we don't try we've already doomed ourselves by failing. In times like these, a few brave individual usually arise and aggressively challenge the simple minded positions that are leading the country to ruination. We can only support positive efforts to recover the "True America" and rebuild respect at home and abroad. Our national situation is dire, but, not impossible to remediate. Let's get to it, real Americans!:We can do this!

[@In-house444]

@@collindysart6472 fascist

[@g0679]

@@collindysart6472 Biden reads.

[@Shayitisntso]

Mary Trump warned he would do exactly what he did.

[@melisalynn5895]

So did Michael Cohen at his Senate Judiciary hearings.

[@SC-oh9ol]

@@melisalynn5895 so did Bolton,so did the guy that he was partners with when they wrote "Art Of The Steal" So did the NYC contractor that lost millions working on his buildings that got totally stiffed on all the invoices,he settled for 20 cents on the dollar 3 days later.As well as the permanent white staffer that went to the media and showed how much he owed each city for security overuns, anywhere a campaign rally took place in 2015 and 2019.With the highlight being owing $9 mill to the D.C. police department for the same.The blatant irony,is he snivelled about Dems defunding the police,when he actually did with his arrogant ego.How many scams,grifts,cons and schemes does he have to be caught with before his fanboyz clue in hes a POS.

[@raymondchollet3199]

So did michael cohen warn what frump would do. And he was right. Psycotic in chief

[@AgeofAquarius-xu3bk]

Bill Maher predicted during his campaign in 2016. Bill said it thru out 45s “Ahem” presidency.

[@melisalynn5895]

@@SC-oh9ol I’m so late with this reply, but yep I agree with all of the above. It’s scary the level of gaslighting he and the GOP have and continue to pull off.

[@patricia2645]

Yamiche is fun! Quite a change from standing in press conference where trumpf called her a "horrible person & she worked for a horrible network" she has more class in her finger than trumpf. Ever thought about.

[@loismayette2747]

One shocking issue about our elected official are that they do not know the Constitution or the workings of the Congress.

[@captainkirk4514]

Its a damn shame that more people don't go to these youtube sites and podcasts. I see comments in thousands on sites like Fox News, MSNBC, CNN. These two have done honest and professional reporting. Loeaning and Ruckers are prime reasons why we have freedom of speech and press, to tell the truth when others won't.

[@jc.1191]

Those outlets barely touch those sharing valuable knowledge. They're more talk shows.

[@auggies]

Are we sure we have the truth here?

[@JEPATTERSON07]

This is EXCELLENT journalism. Thank you, Yamiche and Commonwealth Club. And thank you from the bottom of my heart, Phil and Carol. The truth you dug up out of the dirt you had to deal with will inform academics and political aspirants and the public in general forever. Students of the future will study your work to discern the truth of history

[@notabene7381]

Will be useful for the writer of "The History of the Decline and Fall of the American Empire."

[@vfranco22]

Excellent reporting‼️

[@auggies]

Funny that the demorat party tried to lie to get rid of Trump, now we have you.

[@JEPATTERSON07]

@@auggies that was stupid.

[@beverlycrawford7859]

Lincoln Project : Thank you so much-needed and so much-loved. Priceless truth.

[@betsystewart9786]

He alone can wreck it

[@annettejones1775]

Is the law going to change to protect us from Senators and President

[@darrickmalloy6909]

Thats what i want to know. Or are they gonna blow smoke while changing nothing

[@valentinomartinez1]

Yamiche, what an excellent job of interviewing two key Reporters on the Trump beat -- Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker. Your questions and comments were clearly exceptional! Bravo to both Carol and Philip. Your work is the best and so important in this time of true danger relative to the Trump influence on the body politic.

[@missvicki9351]

V

[@tommac5411]

“Trump has no shame”. Well that is what defines Trump and anyone who supports him.

[@annettejones1775]

Facts 👺

[@JohnHoffman65]

Trump has a criminal mind and has gotten away with lies and crimes all his life. Everything he touches turns to shit. Shamefully, there are too many lined up to kiss his butt in place around him to nod their heads and say “Yes” to his every want.

[@greghill7759]

@12.35 CAROL LEONNIG: "We can't be in Donald Trump's head..." The mere likelihood of exploring such barren and lonely territory would cause despair in the strongest of hearts.

[@kaysimpson38]

Such a lonely place! Obviously, there's no room in this area for anyone, or anything except HIMSELF!

[@hazmania]

Chaotic, terrifying & totally unhinged. That’s the inside of Trump’s head! That’s how it would appear to most rational individuals with an IQ that’s average or above. Like a very, VERY bad acid trip!

[@oldschooloc2110]

Lord! Isn't that the truth! Imagine having to live in djt's head for even one hour. What horrible thoughts! First of all, there's no room for you because of all the self-aggrandizing constantly playing on the recorder.

[@debrawatson7489]

FRIGHTENING

[@fatimarazaak5897]

Well said!

[@stacyververis7731]

All the more reason that he should never be allowed to even run for dog catcher. Pity the poor dogs

[@JoeSireno]

They ended the interview just before the most important question: After all your extensive research and the facts you uncovered, why hasn’t trump been indicted? What is it that holds this once great nation in the grip of this reality show clown? Why is justice so assiduously denied?

[@briandemello]

Because over half of Republicans still support him. It is also because we have a history of not going after former presidents as many other countries have done, with very bad results. Cycles of mayhem and violence, and terrorism. The situation is further complicated by the several congressional Republicans who were involved in the insurrection. Not to mention the near unanimous support of Trump by Republican politicians and right wing media. Right now, the Democrats are in the uncomfortable position of deciding which will be worse, prosecuting Trump and his minions, or putting on a political ‘show trial’ that again lets him escape justice while reminding people of how bad he is. There is no good resolution of this situation, but I come down on your side ultimately.

[@MrSean03839]

They are scared he will insight his cult to civil war. And what was once the republican party is now nothing but a criminal enterprise.

[@joyflavell7385]

He has been getting away with crimes for decades using any means open to him and especially as a confidential informant selling out those higher in the criminal hierarchy. That won't work now and a big part of his fight to stay in office was to avoid indictments. Knowing far more about his history the prosecutors know they need a meticulous airtight case that tfg can NOT wiggle out of, no loopholes that could be exploited. That takes time and efforts we aren't even aware of. They could never prosecute Al Capone for his myriad crimes BUT they got him on tax charges. He died in prison. I'm sure there were people he hurt who weren't satisfied but at least he was held accountable. I hope tRUmp has the same fate. I'd love to see him held accountable for negligent homicide but I'll settle for whatever puts him in a cell. I just hope it happens. Patience is very hard at times.

[@MrSean03839]

@@joyflavell7385 Al Capone died from syphilis of the brain at his Florida mansion, not in jail.

[@JoeSireno]

@@joyflavell7385 it sure is hard to wait but your points make a lot of sense and are well taken. God, I hope he gets what he deserves. His narcissism cost many lives and his destruction of our democracy continues unabated.

[@annettejones1775]

My world 😮 this is so crazy. So many people witnessed this and nobody said anything even after they were fired.

[@lawrencelampke6007]

I'm sure they signed non disclosure agreements and were afraid of being dragged to court by the most litigation happy moron the world has ever known

[@jc.1191]

@@lawrencelampke6007 What happened to bravery? It's not quite the sacrifice our soldiers made to get sued.

[@russcollins4762]

We almost lost our democracy over "pillow talk"

[@annettehunter9743]

Very clever

[@InternationalMysteries360]

I don't know how they could just not look at him and say, "You realize you're lying right?" I would have had to say something.

[@furtceli]

And he would have replied: You are fake news, you are from the establishment and you don't know what you are talking about, I am/was the President, I know way more than you could ever know. And his adoring fans will kick you out of the room and very likely physically attack you. Since we already know the answer, why bother asking questions. My curiosity has always been why did the media even show up for these "press conferences" or chopper talks since you know what he would say to just about any question.

[@ericfair-layman2429]

That sounds like the low level strategy of the average CNN correspondent. These guys sound like real journalists, able to listen and let him speak.

[@maryelizabeth6797]

He really needs a few people to just straight up laugh in his face, then walk away laughing while he rants and raves about how he is the greatest.

[@prairieshiksa]

They actually addressed this very thing near the end of the interview. I believe Phillip Rucker was talking when they said that they’d learned from people who were close to trump over the years might actually say, on occasion and very carefully: “you know, sir, what you just said was incorrect. Right?” And trump would invariably come right back and say something to the effect of “yes, but it doesn’t MATTER.” He probably thinks that saying something as the means to an end is important … the truth be damned.

[@donnazukadley7300]

Has anyone revisited when Hillary Clinton was in a debate with Trump about his taxes and he said "that makes me smart"? And then LOOK AT HIS FACE!! HE WAITS FOR A REACTION! It reminds me of a 2 year old who defies their parent... and then waits to see if they get away with it

[@kaysimpson38]

Thoroughly enjoyed your book! I have friends waiting in line to borrow it. I literally couldn't put it down. We need more people like you two, so we don't have to wonder about the realities behind the scenes! GREAT BOOK!

[@judychandler8485]

Today I purchased my book, "I Alone Can Fix It "..I can't wait to start reading it ..

[@democratpatriot6752]

The "new norm" - not treating Trump's unhinged behavior as an emergency that needs to be attended to.

[@lilianne478]

@@marywinterstein2952 instead of calling names like trump does why don't you look into Trump and his family. Do some research, why don't you? There's plenty of information and investigative reports.

[@jeannestapleton7514]

Maybe Mary is fine supporting the white nationalist WARLORD wannabe and his violent BROWNSHIRTS.... our family fighting fascists , only to see republicans work to replace our democracy with them. ( some family in Poland DIED fighting those scum only to see trump using the tactics & words of Adolph Hitler ...” the lying press, believe ME”... pick up a history book, look under Germany 1923 Coup attempt, through 1933 and on. Go ahead , look.

[@Cgh432]

@@marywinterstein2952 pot calling the kettle missy.

[@In-house444]

@@marywinterstein2952 fascist

[@donwardell4605]

Guys and Gals we were so lucky, we came within a hair or seeing this great country (and world light) be so damaged. This cannot happen four years from now but the anger in the populace is appalling to me, stick together!

[@kittys.2870]

His entire four years squatting in the oval office was a Disaster!

[@patj4952]

Bravo Phil, Carole and of course Yamiche. Thank you Commonwealth Club. Great book to follow your last great book. How did you refrain from calling an ambulance to have Trump committed during your interview?

[@kevinmccarthy8746]

THANK YOU FOR all your great reporting, we need you in congress.

[@lamo1724]

Not only was America watching, the whole world was watching. We were scared by how vulnerable Capitol Hill appeared. I don't understand the suggestion that the Pentagon was worried about optics when the optics were already disastrous xxx

[@jakebe4915]

They were in on the Coup... the ORANGE FASCIST put in a sycophant by that time.

[@jc.1191]

It's a lie. Pentagon officials were installed just before that would be loyal. They just allowed it clearly.

[@bernicerichter8944]

Why isn’t the big orange Cheeto under indictment or in jail?

[@rebeccarayburncooper7062]

Lord, yes! I don't even live in the US anymore but still have to think àbout him being prez again. I don't want that evil clown in the WH again. My ģrandkids, great grandboy and children deserve a functioning democracy.

[@katherinejones850]

Because DOJ is _____\___? Lazy, cowardly, threatened, under staffed, under funded, overwhelmed????????

[@hnttakata713]

Trump should have been escorted out of the White House the day after his attempted coup.

[@laurenvega-cruz4718]

I expected him to be arrested that day and these scumbags not disclosing this information immediately should not be allowed to release books now

[@donnazukadley7300]

@@laurenvega-cruz4718 they (including Bolden) picked money and book deals over America

[@martinobrien7110]

It all boils down to Jan 6 . An absolute horror show of complete incompetence . Where is the Republican Party ? On the verge of becoming extinct .

[@martasperling8582]

We can only wish

[@gregoryleggett9773]

Let's hope.

[@MargauxStewart]

Martin: Wrong on your Accusation of Complete Incompetence ! our BRAVE POLICE held and Protected the Capital and members of The Congress ! ; VP Pence, Risked his LIFE to do his Duty and get the 2020 Election Certifyed; General Milley defied trSCUMp ! and much MORE !

[@gregoryleggett9773]

@@MargauxStewart With all due respect, I think Mr. O'Brien was referring to the total incompetence of Trump and the Republicans in response to the insurrection, not the Capitol Police. The rest of your comment I totally agree with.

[@jakebe4915]

They are gas lighting that it was a labor of love and tourism..

[@speedracer1945]

That show he for the reporter at Maralago was done in front of her to show the power he has over his rich friends.

[@laurenvega-cruz4718]

Why wasn't this information disclosed immediately!

[@beckydavis1820]

If you are listening .. somebody knows.

[@bryantcarvalho5841]

Wonderfully done. Unbiased, fact based and comprehensive look at Trump. A view of a catastrophe in real time. A shameful look at the biggest presidential failure in the history of the United States. Thank you Commonwealth Club of California for hosting this discussion. Good luck with the book.

[@johnedwardjones999]

Catastrophic Final Year is about to repeat itself...Lawrence Tribe recently said, "We are witnessing the unraveling of a cover-up. Before that, John Dean stated he'd pay for the opportunity to examine Trump under oath. Big thanks to Carol and Phil. Always write great stuff and always interesting to hear. I can barely handle a minute of listening to Don before I get nauseous...2.5 Hrs. OMG...Great witness to Don's UNHINGED TOXIC MIND.

[@toddytapperswilhelm6374]

Putin is telling Trump what to do. Even now!

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

Lie detectors cannot always discern when a narcissist is lying.

[@merrywalsh2809]

Right. Narcissists do not know they are lying. Their brains create the reality they need, from moment to moment. That is why many, especially one with concomitant ADHD, and possible Aderral abuse, lie non-stop.

[@jopiee2473]

@@merrywalsh2809 The rest are politicians !

[@larryprimeau7738]

If Trump's talking he's lying. don't need any descernment.

[@jopiee2473]

@@larryprimeau7738 Brainwashed you are ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@larryprimeau7738]

Trump supporters don't get vaccinated and please no masks, ok? Ok.

[@steveehrlich3034]

Carole and Phillip are just the nicest people, so courteous and respectful of everyone.

[@frank-to7lu]

Well done Yamiche... you're in the vanguard of an intensely reported historical record.

[@stephrainspirite9985]

Carol & Phil how wonderful to envision a Fellini or Esther Williams movie on your interview in the middle of the lobby...lol Thank you both so much for your good works. What a reckless POS he is.

[@stevenbolton5181]

Three people with a ton of talent. Thank you.

[@collindysart6472]

You should get out more, these are sycophantic dc freaks.

[@michaelstraughn6625]

It is asinine to believe that for 3 long hours, the singularly most powerful person in the world did not know that his Capitol, which was just a short walk away from him, was under seige, even after he was being repeatedly told of the situation.

[@SScherliss]

Any chance he ends up getting jail time or at least a felony charge to disqualify him from office?

[@jopiee2473]

No ! Here is something you can count on ! Nothing can stop what is coming ! The storm is here !

[@edwardsbarbara25]

@@jopiee2473 Haha Hahahahahahaha

[@jopiee2473]

@@edwardsbarbara25 Laugh 😂 good . Let’s see who laughs 🤭 last .

[@marvymarier8988]

@@jopiee2473 Yes , right wing fanatics will be exposed for the traitors they are . They will be vanquished .

[@jopiee2473]

@@marvymarier8988 You mean rinos ? Yes it’s happening as I type ! Brainwashed you are ! What’s it like to be a zombie 🧟‍♂️

[@pamelafranklin3452]

He knew he had to leave the Military would have came in and walk him out ,that would had been so embarrassing

[@catherinedonnelly1025]

I really feel cheated !!! I really wanted to see that happen I’d still love to see him going to jail and suffering the consequences of his behavior But in my life dealing with Narcissists they’ve never had to deal with the consequences

[@JohnHoffman65]

How ready is the protective force at the Capitol to withstand another assault, should it happen again. ‘State of readiness’ is something in the military we are always striving for.

[@SC-oh9ol]

Should it happen again? They already have the date picked.DC police are on it,Sept 18th supposedly..I think it's a rouse and it will come much earlier...Like next week the 13th.

[@j.d.schultzsr.9215]

@@SC-oh9ol , My-Pillow Mike said Friday the 13th, but as always, keeps moving the date. Our grandchildren will be awaiting the "audit reports" long after Napolean Bonespurs is pushing up daisies.

[@denisehall4818]

Don't forget the colusive Senators and Congressmen?

[@eugenio1542]

WOW, WOW and WOW ! Restores my waning faith in intelligent life on planet America. Relaxed and friendly while 100% Professional. We just had our own insurrection in South Africa for a disgraced narcissist leader. No cash and few supplies in our local town 2 wks later. Why do the sheeple follow ????. Also - bad vibes in America for eg, reverberates to "turn up the volume" internationally ?

[@davidobriend8560]

Look what happened in Hong Kong, Myanmar and Belarus. If trump wasn't in office, maybe these slides in democracy wouldn't have occured. As an American, I don't have much faith left in rational thought over here. Half of Americans have lost their minds, and will deny what they can see with their own eyes. Half our government is fine with sedition and fascism. Look what happy to Hungary. Viktor Orban lost power, then came right back.

[@shipaskof8371]

I believe he is totally conscious of his lying.

[@annettejones1775]

Damn Trump looked for 2 freakin hours while people died and they still dying committing suicide, wtf

[@Henry-dt9ht]

What if Donald we're receiving guidance, support and advice, from his good friends, Putin and Kim -Jong-Un.

[@catherinedonnelly1025]

He is definitely Putin’s puppet , but WHY ???

[@jc.1191]

@@catherinedonnelly1025 Narcissists believe their group should be the most powerful people. Autocrats are the strong men who lead entire country. Plus Putin helped him get elected, so is returning favors for more help when needed.

[@merriferrell2818]

Those informed about Putin such as Timothy Snyder and Anne Applebaum know Putin's influence over Trump. To weaken America serves Putin's agenda. He models how to steal hundreds of millions from the state and manipulate through intimidation and propaganda, which is lock step with Trump's agenda

[@MH-iq6eo]

Yamiche is the best.

[@glentorn5362]

Great discussion. Glad i tuned in. Progressives unite for democracy. Truth matters.

[@samreynolds3789]

DEMOCRACY for WHOM? AmerikkkaNazi🇺🇸 IS REAPING what IT SOWED, since 1492 : RACIST /VIOLENT /ILLEGAL invasion so called Americas !

[@darrickmalloy6909]

Here here!

[@jakebe4915]

This was the best interview on the new book. BRAVO Yamiche.. professional to professionals

[@mareegraziano4544]

Go Yamiche!

[@jesuisdenis5739]

Thankfully there are a few grounded sources of information with the journalistic integrity of the past left in this country. The broadcast tabloids will destroy us in the end.

[@nelliesuave1349]

It was the second debate with Biden

[@SScherliss]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍well done! Great interview and excellent journalism and historical reporting. Thank you!

[@vnonkwinn6233]

Tell it like it is! Now thats what i call Fair and Balanced News . ( *SALUTE* )

[@kn9ioutom]

From Hush Money To Sedition !!!

[@165Dash]

I was surprised to read that one of Milly’s biggest concerns in December 2020 that Trump would abruptly withdraw from Afghanistan. What a difference 6 months makes.

[@jamesdolan4042]

Who is Milly?

[@165Dash]

@@jamesdolan4042 D’oh!!! I meant (General) Mark Milley

[@corinnaramirez9434]

@@coreyblake6264 please don't think we are all idiots. There are some of us who totally agree with you About half of us . What do you suppose we do? Out of the half of us who agree with you I probably could not get 1/16th if them to do something about it. Any suggestions?

[@conniedraughon897]

@@corinnaramirez9434 89

[@jaye8872]

Great job with the book!!

[@angieclausen3130]

Great job to all of you. !

[@r.c.miller6161]

Lethal. Yes. Perfect choice of a descriptor.

[@johnlinden7398]

In order for the electorate to know their candidates it's important to know if they are responsible and functioning as rational , coherent and intelligent persons ! In the case of trump it is obvious that he does not exemplify these important characteristics for leadership except for his fan base that see him as some kind of political rock star with phoney self interest and self aggrandizement charisma !

[@margaretwalters-charles2506]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@margaretweber50]

All these Ppl who were "talking him down" had access to his twitter account. Why didn't someone just tweet in his name???

[@joycedominguez1828]

Why?

[@CaminoAir]

Trump was just the blunt spike that could be hammered into America's fault lines. Saying that the institutions held during his (and I use this word very loosely) presidency is not that significant a virtue, since America is supposed to be a major Western developed country. The real take-away is that Trump completed a 4 year presidential term due to most of the GOP, most of Conservative media and millions of voters who were either manipulated or enthusiastic in support of him, or who just cared about doing a bit better financially despite Trump's almost complete unfitness for public office and the transparently dishonest and cowardly political support he commanded. This is Donald John Trump. A tenth rate con man and near illiterate fool. This is not the kind of person who should ever have been able to undermine any institution.

[@deborahedelman2659]

Very well put!!

[@j-genx2395]

I have a sickening feeling if Tump has gone "this" far he has actually gone to the point of also pardoning himself without making it known.

[@nanickynick1]

I’ve read both books. Great writing. Absorbing.

[@sosueme66]

I love these 2 reporters !!!

[@humbertohernandez9889]

OMG, this is really to fiiinking MUCH If America doesnt something about this your all SCREWED!

[@sherrybrower2858]

Thank you three for your info. Very Interesting.

[@commonwealthclubworldaffairs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinmccarthy8746]

Life and death game to most of us that is, Democracy or Dictator/ president of China. Making it harder to vote, all the Republican ways of redistricting, the ability to interfer in a honest election sounds like China to me.

[@domb8448]

One day operas will be written about the man who was given every opportunity to be a great man, and repeatedly blew it.. Childhood beatings?

[@maryhjort7318]

Born flawed to flawed parents. Parenting then cultivated the flaws.

[@MargauxStewart]

Dom: There were NEVER any Operas written about Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Nero or Atila the Hun, Oswald, Ted Bundy, Manson !

[@j.d.schultzsr.9215]

@@MargauxStewart, Actually there once was an opera titled, "Nixon in China." Don't think it played as long as "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."

[@TheRealMake-Make]

0:31 “I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J Trump’s Catastrophic Final Year” 0:41 Yamiche welcomes authors Carol Leoning and Phil Rucker 1:08 Carol on why she wanted to write 1:40 Yamiche knows “better than we do” about the “...stunning...consequential...lethal” 2020. 2:56 Carol: American lives in peril

[@shdwctchr]

Good work!!!

[@commonwealthclubworldaffairs]

Thanks!

[@friedeswide]

let me save you the time. 1 hour ten minutes interview by reporters avoiding to say trump is clinically insane

[@stacyververis7731]

He is a malignant narcissist and sociopath is beyond comprehension that any human being could be so self absorbed. But more importantly he’s a murderer plain and simple and why he hasn’t been charged for all his crimes .

[@lallen4999]

Don't judge someone by what they say, but what they do..................just saying.

[@zxy78267]

Excellent interview.

[@purijogarcia3244]

This was a very good presentation and very insightful that shed light to the menace presented by tye ex-president. Thank you very much!

[@danielsteiner2436]

And the truth will set you free

[@lithuaniangiant2676]

I could see the comparision between Hitler and Trump in 2016.

[@lithuaniangiant2676]

@Deniz Yazz That is a incoherent rant.

[@selliott7043]

@deniz yazz What does it feel to share in your Leader’s suffering? As the cadence of his voice rises to that irresistible climax, don’t you feel it deep in your loins; the anger at the injustice and the pain! His pain, Your pain, in sync we March together into the abyss, this is the death of the soul; you now are nothing, you have been subsumed into the cause! One Country, One Folk, one Fuhrer!’ That’s what you enable! ‘When a man believes his own lies he falls into disrespect to himself and to others; in disrespecting himself, he is incapable of love. Such a man descends to the level of bestiality; and all because he lies!’ Dostoyevsky. Trump destroys himself by his lies and is incapable of love. His thinking is not abstract but concrete; the only abstract noun he relates to is hate! He enjoys inflicting suffering on others; to dismiss someone is not enough, he chooses to assassinate his character also; CHOOSES! Hate is his oxygen, he draws on your hatred if you let him! He only understands rule by diktat; ‘It stops here and it stops now;’ Trump’s inaugural speech! A diktat! Democracies are governed through agency, the agency of self interest, of enfranchisement, of appeal; all abstract agencies. Trumpkind is incapable of understanding this! But there can be no freedom at the end of a gun! Freedom cannot be imposed! Trump’s last days were like those 19th century madmen who thought they were Napoleon; Trump was a Napoleon in name only!

[@ingelarson6738]

Hitler is Trumps idol!

[@btrous1]

EXACTLY!

[@selliott7043]

@inge larson Love = faith, trust, forgiveness, gratitude, self sacrifice, engagement, understanding, hope Hate = doubt, distrust, vindictiveness, ingratitude, selfishness, indifference, hopelessness In Trump’s America many came to doubt and distrust everybody and everything, believing to think this way to be a virtue and so even vices became virtues, for if faith and trust are expressions of love then the opposite must be expressions of hate.

[@miseurluciferdiablo4878]

yamiche 💙

[@mariathomas4815]

Everything persons in the White House, government, in the capital must have a complete background check, paper check, phones, money back ground check and wire checks. They all must hold a standard into hold a local or national positions.

[@deborahedelman2659]

I was only able to give 1 thumbs up...would like to give many!!

[@cmdkaboom]

This is the very first time I'm heard the word Truth and Trump in the same sentence.....lol

[@HWolfe]

The thought of Trump being president again makes me totally sick to my stomach.🤮

[@blairwoolverton397]

oh I am SO sorry this has come to an end. WONDERFUL......

[@debann2864]

Love this!

[@ThePinonpete]

Thank you for doing such a great job !

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

And that is why we need to vet the candidates for office better.

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

Because his coo attempt failed.

[@gracieallen8285]

Jennifer, this coup isn’t over Trump still wants to be America’s first dictator!

[@katherinejones850]

Coup is the spelling.

[@susanevans1495]

What I have seen with narcicissts I have known; They make themselves believe what they are saying as they say it. Once that happens it's as if for them it Is true. The trait allows them to be totally transactional. And yes, essentially it is to get them what they want. Lots of information is available on narcicissim and it is worth knowing about in depth as there are so many, one in seven.

[@TheBunnyodeath]

wow.

[@cynthiacooney1486]

People were hurt and murder , businesses destroyed , the NAACP should have talked to the crowds also.why do we have a judiciary committee. To use the judicial system people should have used.

[@democratpatriot6752]

Trump in jail ... for whatever reason ... is the best solution to the problem of Trump running for president in 2024.

[@tugbatarhansmith5906]

Tuesday the 8th of November 2022 To Board of Council Members, Aka James Packer simulcast anchor too myself, though voice over positions open for you and fellow members. A huge congratulations at a marvelous formal introduction and footage My undying support and admiration Keep up the good work guys well done. A unique cast though I'd like to make greetings to reveal my real name is Miss Tugba Tarhan Smith. From Sydney Australia Cronulla ©

[@samreynolds3789]

WHERE were ALL InTel agencies/MILITARY & NATL. GUARD /POLICE at ? They WERE /ARE STILL a part of MORE to COME !

[@walker4133]

Great book!!!