UnPresidented: Politics, pandemics and the race that Trumped all others - Sopel Jon - książka

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Fear and anxiety dominated the campaign trail of 2020. On February 26th, within the White House Briefing Room, the coronavirus began to redefine the landscape, extending beyond a public health issue to potentially disrupt the entire election process. In "UnPresidented: Politics, pandemics and the race that Trumped all others," BBC North America Editor Jon Sopel provides a gripping diary that captures an unprecedented election year. Readers will follow the journey of a reporter entrenched in the escalating campaign while a global pandemic gradually takes hold. As the death toll in America rises alarmingly, the presidential race morphs into a profound contest for the country's ethos, scrutinizing not just the Trump administration but the fundamental pillars of American democracy. Through this deeply personal narrative, Sopel exposes the chaotic inner workings of the White House amid crisis and the tumultuous election atmosphere, offering a comprehensive and revealing portrait of an extraordinary year in American politics.