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Traitor

A History of American Betrayal from Benedict Arnold to Donald Trump

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Traitor

By: David Rothkopf
Narrated by: David Rothkopf, Peter Ganim
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Political historian and commentator David Rothkopf shows how Trump will be judged by history (Spoiler alert: not well) in Traitor.

Donald Trump is unfit in almost every respect for the high office he holds. But what distinguishes him from every other bad leader the U.S. has had is that he has repeatedly, egregiously, betrayed his country. Regardless of how Senate Republicans have let him off the hook, the facts available to the public show that Trump has met every necessary standard to define his behavior as traitorous.

He has clearly broken faith with the people of the country he was chosen to lead, starting long before he took office, then throughout his time in the White House. And we may not yet have seen the last of his crimes. But the story we know so far is so outrageous and disturbing that it raises a question that has never before been presented in American history: is the president of the United States the greatest threat this country faces in the world?

We also need to understand how the country has historically viewed such crimes and how it has treated them in the past to place what has happened in perspective. After his examination of traitors including Benedict Arnold, Aaron Burr, and leaders of the Confederacy, David Rothkopf concludes that Donald Trump and his many abettors have committed the highest-level, greatest, most damaging betrayal in the history of the country.

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One of the best and most important books to read regarding the fate of our country

Great work

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I thought the history of treachery and betrayal throughout the history of our government since it’s inception quite interesting. The only flaw I would find in the book is that the narration was rather dry.

Good historical perspective

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This is one of the best nonfiction I've read all year, and I read a ton of nonfiction. Rothkopf's take on the toxicity of Trump and Trumpism is unique and brilliant. Incorporates vital historical throughlines from American history which truly put in perspective the extent of the wrongs committed by Trump and his collaborators, in the US and foreign countries including Russia. Rothkopf's an expert in several areas of politics and policy, including international relations, so he's very much equipped to provide valuable perspective. Trump is proved to be what the author and I, as well as most readers, I'd bet, assert is so: Trump is a traitor, and he's committed the worst and widest array of treasonous conduct against the USA seen in American history. He tells the story of betrayals starting during the campaign, continuing through this day with countless reliable sources really eloquently. Every American should recognize this, but sadly they don't. 75 million Americans apparently cannot recognize that Trump is the least patriotic American ever and betrays and harms our country to our enemies benefit EVERY DAY. As a result of this horrifying reality, everyone should read this book.

Rothkopf's'Traitor'is a masterpiece

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The ending was powerful. It listed different actions committed by Trump that were individually treasonous. Great for conversations with people who are confused.

boiling things down distinguishing traitor Trump

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Mesmerizing, accurate and fully thought out.A great read to fully understand what the Trump administration has meant to this country and the ever lasting damage that needs to begin mending with his defeat.
It sends a chill down my spine at the prospect that he might win given all of the harm that he has done to this country.

Excellent summary of the Trump years

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