Profiles in Corruption is a non-fiction book written by Peter Schweizer, an American investigative journalist and author. The book was published on January 21, 2020, by HarperCollins. The book focuses on the corrupt practices of several politicians and their connection to foreign governments, lobbyists, and corporations. The book is divided into ten chapters, each focusing on a different politician or political figure.
Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter of the book introduces the idea of the book, which is to expose the corrupt practices of several politicians and their connection to foreign governments, lobbyists, and corporations. The chapter also provides an overview of the book’s structure and the different politicians that will be covered in the book.
Chapter 2: The Biden Family
The second chapter of the book focuses on the Biden family, specifically Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. The chapter exposes the Biden family’s connection to foreign governments, including China and Ukraine, and how they used their political influence to enrich themselves. The chapter also covers Hunter Biden’s involvement in a Ukrainian energy company, which led to questions about his role in the Obama administration’s Ukraine policy.
Chapter 3: The Clintons
The third chapter of the book focuses on the Clintons, specifically Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. The chapter exposes the Clintons’ connection to foreign governments, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China. The chapter also covers the Clintons’ use of their foundation to enrich themselves and their connection to the Uranium One deal, which led to questions about their role in the Obama administration’s Russia policy.
Chapter 4: The Podestas
The fourth chapter of the book focuses on the Podestas, specifically John Podesta and his brother Tony Podesta. The chapter exposes the Podestas’ connection to foreign governments, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, and how they used their political influence to enrich themselves. The chapter also covers Tony Podesta’s involvement in the Russian Uranium One deal, which led to questions about his role in the Obama administration’s Russia policy.
Chapter 5: The Kushners
The fifth chapter of the book focuses on the Kushner family, specifically Jared Kushner and his father Charles Kushner. The chapter exposes the Kushners’ connection to foreign governments, including Israel and China, and how they used their political influence to enrich themselves. The chapter also covers Jared Kushner’s involvement in the Trump administration’s Middle East policy, which led to questions about his role in the administration.
Chapter 6: The Kerry Family
The sixth chapter of the book focuses on the Kerry family, specifically John Kerry and his daughter Vanessa Kerry. The chapter exposes the Kerrys’ connection to foreign governments, including Iran and China, and how they used their political influence to enrich themselves. The chapter also covers Vanessa Kerry’s involvement in a Chinese-owned company, which led to questions about her role in the Obama administration’s China policy.
Chapter 7: The Pelosis
The seventh chapter of the book focuses on the Pelosis, specifically Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi. The chapter exposes the Pelosis’ connection to foreign governments, including China and Taiwan, and how they used their political influence to enrich themselves. The chapter also covers Paul Pelosi’s involvement in a Chinese-owned company, which led to questions about his role in the Obama administration’s China policy.
Chapter 8: The Bidens and the Chinese
The eighth chapter of the book focuses on the Bidens’ connection to China and how they used their political influence to enrich themselves. The chapter covers Joe Biden’s involvement in the Obama administration’s China policy and how his son Hunter Biden’s involvement in a Chinese-owned company led to questions about his role in the administration.
Chapter 9: The Clintons and the Saudis
The ninth chapter of the book focuses on the Clintons’ connection to Saudi Arabia and how they used their political influence to enrich themselves. The chapter covers Bill Clinton’s involvement in the Clinton Foundation’s dealings with Saudi Arabia and how his wife Hillary Clinton’s involvement in the Obama administration’s Middle East policy led to questions about her role in the administration.
Chapter 10: Conclusion
The tenth and final chapter of the book provides a conclusion to the book’s main idea, which is to expose the corrupt practices of several politicians and their connection to foreign governments, lobbyists, and corporations. The chapter also provides a summary of the book’s main findings and calls for greater transparency and accountability in politics.
Conclusion
Profiles in Corruption is a well-researched and well-written book that exposes the corrupt practices of several politicians and their connection to foreign governments, lobbyists, and corporations. The book provides a detailed look at the Biden family, the Clintons, the Podestas, the Kushners, the Kerry family, the Pelosis, and their connection to China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and other foreign governments. The book also highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in politics and provides a call to action for citizens to demand more from their elected officials.
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