John W. Dean, ex Consigliere della Casa Bianca del Presidente Richard Nixon, divenne una figura centrale nello scandalo Watergate. Il suo profondo coinvolgimento negli eventi che portarono all'irruzione e al successivo insabbiamento lo pose come testimone chiave per l'accusa. Dopo essersi dichiarato colpevole e aver fornito testimonianze cruciali, ricevette una pena detentiva ridotta. Dean ora lavora come autore, editorialista e commentatore politico, offrendo acute critiche al conservatorismo e al Partito Repubblicano.
The former counsel to President Nixon provides a critique of the Bush administration, its obsession with secrecy, and its willingness to deceive the American people.
The Untold Story of the Nixon Appointment That Redefined the Supreme Court
The book explores the tumultuous nomination of William Rehnquist to the Supreme Court in 1971, revealing Nixon's controversial strategy to reshape the court through forced resignations. It delves into the secretive and chaotic governmental processes that characterized the nomination, presenting a vivid behind-the-scenes account filled with intriguing revelations. The narrative captures the essence of Nixon's political maneuvering and the unpredictable nature of the judicial appointment process during that era.