Masters of corruption : how the federal bureaucracy sabotaged the Trump presidency / Mark Moyar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moyar, Mark, 1971- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Presidents--United States.

Presidents.

Bureaucracy.

United States--Officials and employees.

United States.

United States--Politics and government--2017-2021.

United States--Politics and government.

Trump, Donald, 1946-.

Trump, Donald.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (311 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Encounter Books, [2024]

Summary:

Masters of Corruption by Mark Moyar explores the challenges faced by the Trump administration in addressing corruption within the federal government. The book details the resistance encountered from career bureaucrats and the complexities of political appointee roles. It highlights issues such as the subversion of the First Amendment, bureaucratic resistance to policy implementation, and the misuse of security clearance systems. Moyar shares his personal experiences as a political appointee, offering insights into the inner workings of government and the obstacles to reform. The book is aimed at readers interested in American politics, government operations, and the Trump presidency. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Author’s Introduction

Prologue

Chapter 1 | Foundations

Chapter 2 | Crumbling Towers of Ivory

Chapter 3 | The Military

Chapter 4 | Subversion of the First Amendment by Unelected Bureaucrats

Chapter 5 | The Election of Donald Trump

Chapter 6 | The Trump Administration Is Formed

Chapter 7 | Wading into the Swamp

Chapter 8 | Career Bureaucrats

Chapter 9 | Trump Appointees in the Administrative State

Chapter 10 | Fixing a Broken Organization

Chapter 11 | Beyond the Washington Bubble

Chapter 12 | Tribal Warfare

Chapter 13 | The Bureaucracy Strikes Back

Chapter 14 | Administrative Leave

Chapter 15 | Justice in the Administrative State

Chapter 16 | Aftershocks

Chapter 17 | Out on the Streets

Chapter 18 | Dereliction of Duty in the Office of Inspector General

Chapter 19 | Going Outside

Chapter 20 | The Inspector General Reports Again

Chapter 21 | The Department of Defense Inspector General

Chapter 22 | Twilight of the Trump Administration

Chapter 23 | The Worst Day Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781641773867

1641773863

OCLC:

1450450988