A Harrowing Tale of a Democracy on the Brink in 'How We Almost Lost Our Democracy And Still Could'

By David Frum

Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could

by Adam B. Schiff

4.8 out of 5

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On January 6th, 2021, a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The attack was the culmination of months of lies and煽动 by Trump and his allies, who had repeatedly claimed that the election had been stolen from him. In 'How We Almost Lost Our Democracy And Still Could,' award-winning journalist David Frum provides a chilling account of the events of January 6th and their aftermath, offering a stark warning about the fragility of our democracy.

Frum begins his book by describing the atmosphere in Washington, D.C. in the days leading up to January 6th. Trump and his allies were holding rallies and press conferences, where they continued to make false claims about the election and urged their supporters to "fight like hell" to keep him in office. Frum also details the security failures that allowed the mob to breach the Capitol building. He shows how law enforcement officials were woefully unprepared for the attack, and how Trump himself did nothing to stop it.

The book's most harrowing chapters recount the events of January 6th itself. Frum describes the violence and chaos that unfolded as the mob stormed the Capitol building. He tells the stories of the people who were caught up in the attack, including members of Congress, Capitol Police officers, and journalists. Frum also provides a detailed account of Trump's actions during the attack. He shows how Trump watched the violence unfold on television and did nothing to stop it. He also reveals that Trump refused to call for the mob to disperse, even after he was repeatedly urged to do so by his staff and advisers.

In the aftermath of the January 6th attack, Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives for inciting an insurrection. However, he was acquitted by the Senate, and he remains a powerful figure in the Republican Party. Frum argues that the acquittal of Trump was a grave mistake, and that it has emboldened Trump and his allies to continue their attacks on our democracy.

'How We Almost Lost Our Democracy And Still Could' is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our country. It is a powerful reminder of the fragility of our democracy, and of the dangers of extremism and authoritarianism.

David Frum is a senior editor at The Atlantic and a CNN political analyst. He is the author of several books, including 'The Right Man: The Surprise Rise of Ronald Reagan' and 'Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic.' He lives in Washington, D.C.

Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could

by Adam B. Schiff

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20118 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	484 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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