Deeply reported by Washington Post national security reporter Greg Miller, The Apprentice examines how Vladimir Putin’s regime orchestrated a covert campaign to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Drawing on interviews with insiders, officials and confidential documents, it traces the hacking of Democratic targets, secret back channels and high-stakes power plays in the White House.
Miller reveals how secret channels and alliances within the Trump campaign intersected with Putin’s objectives, shedding light on the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations and the enduring consequences for national security.
- Russian hacking of email accounts and social media manipulation
- Michael Flynn’s undisclosed communications with Russian contacts
- Jared Kushner’s attempts at a private Moscow back channel
- Trump’s clashes with the CIA, FBI and the firing of James Comey
- Mueller’s appointment and the unfolding investigation
This gripping political exposé offers striking new details on the mechanics of foreign interference and the legal and intelligence battles that followed. Essential for readers seeking a thorough understanding of modern election threats, it sheds light on the high-stakes intersection of power, trust and betrayal in American democracy.
