Midnight in Washington

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From the congressman who led the first impeachment of Donald J. Trump comes a vital inside account of American democracy during its darkest hour, highlighting the persistent threat of autocracy unleashed by Trump. In the years preceding Trump's election, Congressman Adam Schiff warned of the global resurgence of autocracy and its implications for the U.S. Leading the investigation into Trump's abuses of power regarding Russia and Ukraine, Schiff concluded that the most significant threat to American democracy stemmed from within. He argues that the Trump presidency has severely weakened institutions and compromised the Republican Party, necessitating ongoing vigilance against the rise of authoritarianism. Schiff chronicles the perilous journey of democracy, detailing his evolution from a serious prosecutor to a congressman known for national security expertise and bipartisanship, ultimately becoming a liberal lightning rod and fierce opponent of the president. He provides an insider's view of the impeachment managers' efforts to defend the Constitution amid the emergence of a uniquely American brand of autocracy. Through personal struggles, internal conflicts, and acts of courage, Schiff reveals the challenges faced in defending the republic against a lawless president and the troubling surrender of those he once respected to the president's immoral actions. His fight for democracy is a compelling narrative that extends beyo