Synopsis

On the morning of November 9, 2016, James Comey awoke to a national identity he hadn't anticipated: "the man who helped elect Donald Trump." The weight of that reputation now pressed upon him as he navigated the necessity of working with the incoming President. This task proved fraught with difficulty, as it soon became apparent that Trump intended to leverage Comey, the Bureau, and the Department of Justice for his own political ends. The result was a destined and deeply regrettable confrontati