Bag Man: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House

Name: Bag Man: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House
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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The knockdown, drag-out, untold story of the other scandal that rocked Nixon’s White House, and reset the rules for crooked presidents to come—with new reporting that expands on Rachel Maddow’s Peabody Award–nominated podcast

“Both a thriller and a history book, Bag Man is a triumph of storytelling.”—Preet Bharara, New York Times bestselling author of Doing Justice and host of the podcast Stay Tuned with Preet

Is it possible for a sitting vice president to direct a vast criminal enterprise within the halls of the White House? To have one of the most brazen corruption scandals in American history play out while nobody’s paying attention? And for that scandal to be all but forgotten decades later? The year was 1973, and Spiro T. Agnew, the former governor of Maryland, was Richard Nixon’s second-in-command. Long on firebrand rhetoric and short on political experience, Agnew had carried out a bribery and extortion ring in office for years, when—at the height of Watergate—three young federal prosecutors discovered his crimes and launched a mission to take him down before it was too late, before Nixon’s impending downfall elevated Agnew to the presidency. The self-described “counterpuncher” vice president did everything he could to bury their investigation: dismissing it as a “witch hunt,” riling up his partisan base, making the press the enemy, and, with a crumbling circle of loyalists, scheming to obstruct justice in order to survive. In this blockbuster account, Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz detail the investigation that exposed Agnew’s crimes, the attempts at a cover-up—which involved future president George H. W. Bush—and the backroom bargain that forced Agnew’s resignation but also spared him years in federal prison. Based on the award-winning hit podcast, Bag Man expands and deepens the story of Spiro Agnew’s scandal and its lasting influence on our politics, our media, and our understanding of what it takes to confront a criminal in the White House.

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Experience the thrill and intrigue of one of America's most riveting scandals with Bag Man: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House. This New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the scenes of the untold story that rocked Nixon's White House, providing new insights and expanding on Rachel Maddow's Peabody Award-nominated podcast.

Delve into the shocking tale of how a sitting vice president, Spiro T. Agnew, orchestrated a vast criminal enterprise right within the halls of power. While the nation was captivated by the Watergate scandal, Agnew's brazen corruption played out under the radar, relegated to the depths of history for decades. But now, in this gripping account, you can unearth the truth.

Join three young federal prosecutors as they uncover Agnew's crimes and embark on a mission to bring him down. As Agnew desperately tries to bury their investigation, dismissing it as a mere "witch hunt," they face immense obstacles. Agnew's tactics include riling up his partisan base, vilifying the press, and conspiring to obstruct justice. The stakes are high, with Nixon's impending downfall potentially propelling Agnew to the presidency.

Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz meticulously detail the shocking extent of Agnew's crimes, exposing the attempted cover-ups involving future president George H. W. Bush. Discover the backroom bargains and political maneuvering that ultimately forced Agnew's resignation but saved him from years in federal prison.

Adapted from the critically acclaimed podcast, Bag Man offers an expanded and deeper understanding of Spiro Agnew's scandal. Gain insights into its lasting impact on our politics, media, and society's fight against corruption in the highest echelons of power.

Don't miss out on this thrilling combination of history and true crime storytelling. Experience the must-read book that New York Times bestselling author Preet Bharara hails as a triumph of storytelling. Get your copy of Bag Man now and unravel the web of corruption within the White House.

Click here to get your copy and witness the shocking revelations of Bag Man. Uncover the secrets of this captivating scandal and discover why it forever changed the course of American politics.

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