Profiles in Cowardice

In Profiles in Cowardice, Jacob Weisberg confronts the alarming consolidation of power among influential figures who failed to resist Trump's authoritarian tendencies, shedding light on the consequences of their complicity. This compelling analysis explores how greed, vanity, and fear can distort moral judgment in American leadership, providing insight into the intricacies of democratic failure. Through profiles of eight key enablers, the book serves as a crucial reflection on the nature of courage and complacency in the face of systemic threats to democracy.