Interference

The Inside Story of Trump, Russia, and the Mueller Investigation

By: Aaron Zebley, James Quarles, Andrew Goldstein

Narrated by: Fred Sanders

Interference uncovers the explosive revelations of the Mueller investigation, detailing the behind-the-scenes efforts to expose Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election to favor Donald Trump and the ways Trump interfered in the ongoing investigation, as recounted by Robert Mueller’s closest colleagues, and including an introduction by Mueller himself. The team also shares new and important insights about the role of a special counsel and a criminal investigation in holding a president accountable.

Interference is the “essential” (Kirkus Reviews) true history of the most important and consequential decisions, obstacles, and quandaries Mueller and his team faced when investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. For the first time, Mueller’s only deputy, his most senior counselor who served on the Watergate Special Prosecution Force, and the lead prosecutor looking into obstruction of justice and Russian interference, have come together to tell a highly relevant and readable account of their investigation into election interference and the connections between various Russians and members of the 2016 Trump campaign. Mueller himself wrote the book’s preface.

Interference highlights the many actions Russia took as it favored candidate Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, offering a powerful reminder of how committed Russia was to influence the election outcome. Ultimately, the special counsel brought indictments against thirty-four individuals and entities, including Trump’s campaign chairman; his deputy campaign chairman; a campaign advisor; his first national security advisor; a longtime Trump associate; and over two-dozen Russian nationals. Every case that was able to proceed to a conclusion resulted in a guilty verdict or plea.

Interference explains the motivations and actions of Russia (which has not stopped exploiting American weaknesses), the importance and limitations of a special counsel, and the urgent need for people to make principled decisions even when being pushed from all directions not to do so. Much can be learned from the experiences faced by Mueller’s team as they broke ground on some of the most complicated challenges facing our country—then and now. Their findings are essential to an understanding of America’s current struggle to preserve the rule of law and strike the balance between presidential immunity and presidential accountability. The narrative carries special relevance following the Supreme Court’s 2024 decision granting broad immunity to a president, a decision that sharply limits the conduct for which a president can be prosecuted—or even investigated.

Unbelievable details and work.

The book should be read by every citizen in the US. It was an inside look at all the effort put into the Russian interference as well as its American accomplices. The skilled professionals were absolutely working in favor of our democracy and the core of democracy, our right to vote and have those votes counted. Highly recommend this book! A+++

Authoritative review

Comprehensive & Authoritative review of the Mueller investigation. This book reveals a lot about the disinformation put forth by the then attorney general at the conclusion of the investigation.

Clear abuse of power by Trump

Incredibly detailed and thorough analysis of the crimes that were committed, Trumps clear obstruction and traitorous behavior.

An important if Frustrating Read

Overall I am glad I read this book, and think it’s an important work. I appreciate the authors positions, candor, and the rigor with which they present and defend their actions. That said, I can’t say I agree with all of their conclusions or actions. I can’t say I could have done a better job, but a number of their actions deserve more critical analysis. While I agree with their conclusion in general, I fear they have portrayed themselves as a collective of Ned Starks who’s nobility was ultimately their Achilles heal.

Important Message- maybe too late

The story is a factual update on what every American should know. Much of the Mueller report was lost in all of the noise. The story tells of people’s commitment to the rule of law and how political forces can’t work against there good intentions.