The Case for Impeachment

By: Allan J. Lichtman

Narrated by: Dan Woren

Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

National best seller

“Lichtman has written what may be the most important book of the year.” (The Hill)

What are the ranges and limitations of presidential authority? What are the standards of truthfulness that a president must uphold? What will it take to impeach Donald J. Trump? Professor Allan J. Lichtman, who has correctly forecasted 30 years of presidential outcomes, answers these questions, and more, in The Case for Impeachment - a deeply convincing argument for impeaching the 45th president of the United States.

In the fall of 2016, Allan J. Lichtman made headlines when he predicted that Donald J. Trump would defeat the heavily favored Democrat, Hillary Clinton, to win the presidential election. Now, 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, 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 impeachments throughout American history, including the often-overlooked story of Andrew Johnson’s impeachment, details about Richard Nixon’s resignation, and Bill Clinton’s hearings. Lichtman shows how Trump exhibits many of the flaws (and more) that have doomed past presidents. As the Nixon Administration dismissed the reporting of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein as “character assassination” and “a vicious abuse of the journalistic process,” Trump has attacked the “dishonest media,” claiming, “the press should be ashamed of themselves.”

Historians, legal scholars, and politicians alike agree: We are in politically uncharted waters - the durability of our institutions is being undermined and the public’s confidence in them is eroding, threatening American democracy itself.

Most citizens - politics aside - want to know where the country is headed. Lichtman argues, with clarity and power, that for Donald Trump’s presidency, smoke has become fire.

©2017 Allan J. Lichtman (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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!

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.

A case that falls on deaf ears

This is a case that has fallen on deaf ears so nothing will be done. Allan is right and Trump will be elected again since the Democrats refuse to impeach him because of Nancy Pelosi and Jerry Nadler unwillingness to do anything. Well, all the facts in the world can't help if you don't want to use them, great book.

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!! !

Every American should read this!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Case for Impeachment to be better than the print version?

Every American should read this - no matter your political persuasion. You may or may not agree with the author's assertion that the book is even-handed politically - (I agree that it is, although I am not a Trump supporter), but I feel all Americans should better understand a few things that this book strongly presents:

1) Which actions & matters can lead to impeachment - Impeachment happens so rarely that the great majority of Americans have no idea what factors may actually play a role. This book illustrates different impeachable offenses by referring to historical examples and relating them to the current President's actions when applicable.

2) Donald Trump's previous actions, in a wide range of contexts, that could/would qualify him for impeachment. No matter your political persuasion, Americans should know the things that Trump is on record as having done. You may be surprised. If you're a Trump supporter, even if you may find that you're not very concerned, you will be more informed and able to better talk about or think through these past actions when they come up in conversation or news stories.

3) What Trump can do to avoid impeachment. Again, no matter your political persuasion, these specifics are important to be aware of. If you are not a Trump supporter, knowing Trump's expected plans of defense will alert you if/when he begins circling his wagons. Unlike other reviewers, I think this information was valuable to include in the book so we can better interpret and respond to what we're likely to see happening in the future.

At the most basic level, I feel it's valuable for Americans to know the offenses Trump has already committed and which are most likely to lead to impeachment. On election night, I was hoping that someone would quickly write this book, I'm so glad Lichtman was the author and that he did so well putting these issues, applicable previous offenses, and the brief historical context surrounding impeachment into layman's terms.

Very worth your time - direct and to the point.

I give it 2 weeks

I have a degree in PS but I was not aware so many things can get you impeached. On 4/26 Trump did 2 things that could get him impeached We need to start calling his lies what they are, a crime and impeachable offense

Very Illuminating Enjoyed It

Impeachment reading made irresistible with Trump as the subject... change or be changed is the "bottom line".

Lichtman leaves no rocks unturned

Lichtman says it like it is: Trump has already behaved so questionably that Impeachment can begin for so many reasons.