Summary - Zero Fail: Based On The Book By Carol Leonnig

SUMMARY

ZERO FAIL

BASED ON THE BOOK BY CAROL LEONNIG

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Shadow of Dallas (Pre-1963)

A New Secret Service Forged in Tragedy (1963-1974)

Meeting the Test: From Ford to Clinton (1974-1999)

Terror and Politics: The Bush Years (2000-2007)

The Wheels Come Off: The Obama Years (2008-2015)

A Listing Ship Under Pressure (Obama Years Continued)

Sliding Backward: The Trump Years (2016-2021)

The Insurrection and its Aftermath (January 6th, 2021)

Zero Fail? The State of the Secret Service

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service by Carol Leonnig delves into the turbulent history of the U.S. Secret Service. Beginning with the agency's overhaul following the assassination of President Kennedy, the narrative traces its evolution into an elite protective force. However, the book reveals a troubling decline over subsequent decades, marked by scandals, mismanagement, and internal strife. Leonnig exposes the challenges and failures within the Secret Service, from a toxic work environment to outdated resources, as it grapples with its crucial mission of safeguarding the President and national security through various administrations up to the January 6th Capitol insurrection.

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Release date

Audiobook: 19 March 2025