The Case for Impeachment

By: Allan J. Lichtman

Narrated by: Dan Woren

The case for impeaching the 45th president of the United States—updated with new material and a new introduction

In the fall of 2016, Allan J. Lichtman—the Distinguished Professor of History at American University who has correctly forecasted thirty years of presidential outcomes—made headlines when he predicted that Donald J. Trump would defeat Hillary Clinton to win the presidency. In this timely, considered volume written in clear, nonpartisan terms, Lichtman lays out the reasons Congress could remove Trump from the Oval Office: his ties to Russia before and after the election and his possible obstruction of the investigation—including his firing FBI Director James Comey—the complicated financial conflicts of interest at home and abroad, and his abuse of executive authority.

The Case for Impeachment also offers a fascinating look at presidential impeachment proceedings throughout American history, including those involving Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. Lichtman shows how Trump exhibits many of the flaws (and more) that have doomed past presidents, and argues, with clarity and power, that for Donald Trump’s presidency, smoke has become fire. Historians, legal scholars, and politicians alike agree: we are in politically uncharted waters. The cost to the nation is high: the durability of our institutions is increasingly being undermined and the public’s confidence continues to erode, threatening American democracy itself.

Hope over the horizon

It would be great if Pres. Trump finally thought about someone other than himself and truly tried to envision our democracy working at its best.

Well Worth The Read

This book explained the steps for impeachment very well. The historical examples was better explained than any political science class I've ever taken in college. This is a must read!

Very informative... You make the choice..

Love it...The examples given of past and present Presidents, examples were very helpful through out the book.

calm, clear-headed, and consise information

very, very interesting. I'll be listening to it again very soon. I loved it!! !

Complete historical background plus a plan for today

Allan Lichtman gives us an historical description of why the framers of the constitution included impeachment as a necessary way to remove a dangerous president. This book will both inform you and motivate you. I recommend it highly.