The book reveals a toxic and politicized work culture, outdated equipment and training, a deep resentment of the agency’s leadership, and a dedicated band of patriots who battle it all to try to keep the president safe. This is the first definitive account of the Secret Service, from the Kennedy assassination in 1963 to the alarming scandals, secrets, and mismanagement during the Obama and Trump years, right up to the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. This event is free but registration is required. Ed Ruggero will be in conversation with Siegel during the event. Eastern, for a 2021 History Book Festival virtual event with Carol Leonnig, author of Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service (Penguin Random House, 2021). Please join us on Thursday, October 7, at 5 p.m. Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service(Penguin Random House, 2021)
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