The Dark Side

In the aftermath of September 11, key figures like Vice President Dick Cheney and adviser David Addington capitalized on national panic to advance unprecedented presidential powers while devising responses to terrorism. Jane Mayer's The Dark Side explores the chaotic decision-making process that led to constitutional violations and hindered the fight against Al Qaeda. Through detailed accounts, Mayer exposes the moral and global repercussions of these choices, framing them as a troubling legacy of the George W. Bush presidency.